| Abstract: | The National Sterilization Campaign was launched in mid-February 1977 in Bangladesh. The goals were to sterilize 60,000 people in 2 months, to demonstrate the capabilities of the health services, to provide some visible results from the Population Control and Family Planning Division program, and to test the surgical facilities of 150 health centers. 75,000 plus candidates were recruited for sterilization. The campaign mobilized 300 doctors attached to 150 district health centers. During the 1st 2 weeks of operation, 50 centers reported the performance of 4428 vasectomies and 2113 tubectomies. Each acceptor received cash, food, and transportation incentives. The demand for birth control is great, and little basic motivational work was required. Following the campaign, sterilization services are being made available on a regular basis at health centers, but the financial incentives may be discontinued. |
