Dhaka: Health Reform Commission has recommended establishing a National Women's Health Institute to ensure the overall health and well-being of women. The commission made the recommendation in its report submitted by its Chairman Professor AK Azad Khan to the Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House "Jamuna" today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the report suggested that the institute will serve as a referral center for specialized services, secondary and tertiary hospitals, and should be developed as a center for training and skill development of health workers on women's health. It will take the lead in solving neglected and complex problems related to women's health and elevate women's health to the level of national priority.
The report further stated that appropriate healthcare should be ensured for mothers, children, adolescents, and people with special needs. It emphasized the development of need-based and sensitive service delivery systems for these populations to ensure they are not deprived of healthcare and their rights are upheld.
The commission also recommended that all doctors, nurses, technicians, and other healthcare professionals working outside Bangladesh be invited to return home with their valuable skills and experience to strengthen and develop the country's health system. It suggested formulating a special policy to implement this initiative and provide necessary facilities and support to the returning professionals.