Bangladesh to Upgrade All Upazila Hospitals to 101 Beds

Bangladesh is set to significantly expand its healthcare infrastructure by upgrading all existing 50-bed upazila-level hospitals to 101-bed facilities. This decision aims to improve public access to essential medical services across the country.

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain announced that eight upazila health complexes have already completed this upgrade. The remaining 492 facilities will undergo similar expansion. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed the relevant ministries to expedite the implementation process. The Public Works Department will assess infrastructure needs, while the health ministry will manage the necessary manpower and ensure adequate medical equipment is provided. Each upgraded facility will also include two physiotherapists.

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The remaining 492 hospitals will be turned into 101-bed facilities.

In addition to the hospital upgrades, five child hospitals located in Barishal, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur, and Cumilla are expected to become operational by December. These facilities will require a total of 1,475 staff members, and the Prime Minister has instructed the Ministry of Public Administration to oversee their recruitment and deployment.

Responding to a recent incident, the minister stated that the investigation report into the deaths of six newborn babies at Ad-din Medical College Hospital would be submitted by the end of the day. He assured that the toughest action would be taken based on the report's findings.

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The toughest action will be taken based on the findings of the report.