Bangladesh’s health sector, after remarkable progress up to 2010, has seen stagnation, especially in reducing maternal mortality. Despite achieving a reduction from 600 to 194 per 100,000 live births, recent improvements have stalled. Poor governance, inadequate investment, and lack of effective regulation in both public and private healthcare are major issues. The government spends only 0.7% of GDP on health, significantly lower than neighbors like Sri Lanka.
Increased investment in digital health technologies and improved management are crucial. The recent student-led uprising presents an opportunity to integrate digital solutions into healthcare reforms, enhancing efficiency and accessibility.
