Health Reform Commission Seeks Increased Budget for Primary Healthcare

The Health Sector Reform Commission, led by Professor Dr AK Azad Khan, has formally requested an increased budget for the health sector from Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain. The commission stressed the critical importance of strengthening primary healthcare to alleviate the strain on tertiary hospitals and reduce the overall burden of disease and treatment costs for citizens. The minister expressed optimism and pledged government initiatives to implement these vital recommendations incrementally. This move underscores Bangladesh's commitment to enhancing its healthcare infrastructure and ensuring more accessible, accountable, and people-centered health services across the nation. The delegation included prominent figures from the medical community, highlighting the collaborative effort to reform and improve healthcare delivery.

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building a strong primary healthcare system would significantly reduce the burden of disease, treatment costs, and excessive pressure on tertiary-level hospitals.