Dhaka, Aug. 7 -- Universal healthcare ensures a healthy and productive population, driving economic growth. To achieve this, a people-oriented health budget is crucial. BNP Standing Committee Member Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain and Business leader and Labaid Group Managing Director Sakif Shamim shared these views while talking with media.
The experts called for major reforms and increased investment in the health sector. Dr. Zahid Hossain said that for over 15 years, experts have demanded higher health allocations, but with little response. Public healthcare remains inadequate, forcing people to bear high out-of-pocket expenses. He emphasized that a healthy population is essential for national productivity, and that a future BNP governm...