Health sector sees a little uplift in the new budget proposals

Sangsad Bhaban, Jun 6 (UNB) - Though he emphasised the government's commitment to bolstering the health sector, Finance Minister AH Mahmood Ali has slightly increased the allocation for the ailing healthcare system in the National Budget for the fiscal 2024-2025. "In FY2024-25, I propose an allocation of Tk 41,407 crore to

Tk 41,407cr proposed for health sector

Considering the health sector as a priority, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today proposed an allocation of Taka 41,407 crore for Health and Family Welfare sector in the next fiscal year 2024-2025 which was Taka 38,051 crore in the fiscal year 2023-2024. While placing the budget in next fiscal year,

WHO Regional Director Saima Wazed reaffirms commitment to support strengthening health sector resilience

Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Saima Wazed has reiterated the World Health Organization's commitment to supporting and strengthening the resilience of Bangladesh's health sector in view of the country's vulnerability to health impacts of climate change. Wazed, who commenced her country visits with her home country Bangladesh after assuming office

Govt has big plans in store for health sector

The government has plans to boost the health sector of the country aiming to provide more sustainable healthcare facilities to the doorsteps of the masses. According to the election manifesto of the government, 100- bed cancer units are being established in 8 Divisional Hospitals. Moreover, the implementation of the project to establish

Tk 36,863cr proposed for health sector

Considering the health sector as a priority, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today proposed an allocation of Taka 36,863 crore for Health and Family Welfare sector in the next fiscal year 2022-2023 which was Taka 32,731 crore in the fiscal year 2021-2022.  He said the allocation is meant for the overall

bKash to donate to healthcare sector

bKash will donate Taka 10 to the healthcare sector upon customer’s Add Money transaction of Taka 5,000 or more and another taka 10 upon Visa/Amex credit card bill payment of the same amount, a press release said on Wednesday. If a customer makes Add Money transaction or pays credit card bill