Dhaka, Feb. 7 -- Speakers at a debate programme on Thursday emphasised on establishing a universal regulatory body for the health sector to standardise pricing, enforce quality accreditation, and establish a grievance mechanism for the patients.

They also stressed the need for addressing high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses by distinguishing between actual medical costs and unethical commercial motives.

The Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) in association with UNICEF organised the event at the CIRDAP auditorium as part of the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Forum's flagship debate series.

Government officials, healthcare professionals, private sector representatives, and development partners took part in the programme, c...