Healthcare
Lives deprived of hope
Twelve-year-old Rubaiya’s world is limited to her bed. A resident of the Korail slum in the capital, she lives in a dark windowless tin-shed shanty. She has not seen a glimpse of the sky in the last three years. The last time she went on a trip outside was seven years ago, at her grandmother’s home in Cumilla.
When health(care) comes at a high price
It is high time authorities looked into the situation and made healthcare affordable for all. While increased budgetary allocation would be an essential component, its effective and exhaustive utilisation is also key.
Lives deprived of hope
Twelve-year-old Rubaiya’s world is limited to her bed. A resident of the Korail slum in the capital, she lives in a dark windowless tin-shed shanty. She has not seen a glimpse of the sky in the last three years. The last time she went on a trip outside was seven years ago, at her grandmother’s home in Cumilla.
Cutting out-of-pocket medical costs: Govt target ever elusive
A decade ago, the government set a target of bringing out-of-pocket health care expenses down to 32 percent by 2032, but the burden of medical spending on people has only gotten heavier over the years.
Why is dengue becoming such a serious public health threat?
The spread of dengue across the country requires better public health preparedness
Kamrul Islam: A doctor who has won the hearts of the general people
Free medical care and consultancy, year after year – the words may sound like fantasy but in reality, it is a benevolence that is being offered by many. One of these people is Dr Kamrul Islam, who has been winning the hearts of people across the country with his compassion. He has been performing kidney transplants free of cost for the last decade, along with providing his patients follow-up services.
Here's how public-private partnerships can improve the healthcare sector
Public-private partnerships can lead to a more equitable and accessible health sector.
Healthcare centres under local bodies: Even basic services not being delivered
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We need a social business model of medicine production
Patent-free global medicine production is the way to go in order to fight the next pandemic.
Marketing pills or monetizing pain? One family’s greed destroys thousands
Empire of Pain is a wondrous achievement of investigative journalism.