Dhaka, March 20 -- Public health experts have urged the government to prioritise hypertension control by increasing budgetary allocations in the upcoming national budget for FY 2025-26, emphasizing the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh.
The demand was raised at a two-day workshop titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward", held at the BMA Bhaban in Dhaka. Organized by PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the event brought together 26 journalists from print, television, and online media.
Experts highlighted that hypertension and other NCDs account for 71% of total deaths in Bangladesh. However, the current budget allocati...