Bangladesh healthcare system

World Health Day 2023 / Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.

Why we must adopt value-based healthcare

The fee-for-service model, in which providers unfairly charge patients for each and every service, has become an anathema for those seeking healthcare.

Patient Referral System: Still elusive after all these years

In 2014, then health minister Mohammad Nasim at an event in Rangpur Medical College Hospital officially announced the inception of a patient referral system for Rangpur division.

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options

Why Bangladesh should invest in health information technology

Bangladesh falls short in leadership and commitment to improving the healthcare system.

Take steps to better fight pneumonia

Vaccination, early detection and availability of antibiotics can prevent deaths

A hospital without hygiene is the opposite of healthcare

Authorities must ensure minimum standards in all health facilities

Drives against unauthorised hospitals, clinics to resume Monday

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is going resume its drives against unregistered hospitals and clinics from tomorrow (August 29, 2022) after a three-month break.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Let's fix primary healthcare first

Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.

March 20, 2023
March 20, 2023

Why we must adopt value-based healthcare

The fee-for-service model, in which providers unfairly charge patients for each and every service, has become an anathema for those seeking healthcare.

January 23, 2023
January 23, 2023

Patient Referral System: Still elusive after all these years

In 2014, then health minister Mohammad Nasim at an event in Rangpur Medical College Hospital officially announced the inception of a patient referral system for Rangpur division.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

Why Bangladesh should invest in health information technology

Bangladesh falls short in leadership and commitment to improving the healthcare system.

November 13, 2022
November 13, 2022

Take steps to better fight pneumonia

Vaccination, early detection and availability of antibiotics can prevent deaths

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

A hospital without hygiene is the opposite of healthcare

Authorities must ensure minimum standards in all health facilities

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Drives against unauthorised hospitals, clinics to resume Monday

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is going resume its drives against unregistered hospitals and clinics from tomorrow (August 29, 2022) after a three-month break.