[nameconflicts]

1. They're talking about the current situation, but you're bringing up history. 2. Given the lessons from the past, why would you still want to do something this dangerous?

[SanjayMehta]

From the WHO article linked to by GP, the issue is that patients also insist on injections over oral meds.

That's driving the insistence on injections, and rural doctors/clinics cutting corners.

[seb1204]

Cost, or availability due to cost. Still a driver in developing countries.