Dhaka, Sept. 14 -- SERAC-Bangladesh has been chosen to join the first-ever Youth Council of the World Health Organization's South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) for the 2025-26 term. The new platform is designed to bring youth perspectives directly into regional health priorities and country-level action.

Executive Director S M Shaikat will represent SERAC-Bangladesh on the Council. He said, "This is a timely opportunity to elevate youth-driven evidence, integrate health rights within primary health care, and strengthen accountability so no one is left behind. We look forward to collaborating with peers across the region to translate community insights into practical policy solutions," said a press release.

The WHO SEARO Youth Counci...