Covid 19 corruption in the public health sector - Emerging evidence from Bangladesh.
Health Policy Plan
; 2023 May 27.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-20236927
ABSTRACT
This paper explores the Covid-19-related corruption in Bangladesh. Specifically, we analyse the issue of Covid-19-related corruption in the health sector of Bangladesh. We also explore how denial strategies adapted by government officials have worsened the problem. Using Cohen's (2001) notion of denial strategies, we analyse media reports during the pandemic that highlighted Covid-19-related corruption occurring in the Bangladeshi health sector. Our analyses reveal that the Covid-19 pandemic has given rise to a new wave of corruption, particularly in the procurement of testing kits and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as the issuance of false COVID-19 certificates. We call for an in-depth investigation of Covid-19-related corruption in Bangladesh and other developing countries that follows similar social, contextual and cultural values via interviews with policymakers and health professionals. Our paper extends the ongoing debate on Covid-19-related corruption and its impacts on the public health sectors.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Language:
English
Journal subject:
Health Services Research
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Public Health
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Heapol
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