Current Health Care Prospective in Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Study
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Sefat Ara Nadira, School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, P. R. China.
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Md Shofiul Azam, School of Food Science and Technology, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, P. R. China.
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Xing Chen, School of Public Administration, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, P. R. China.
Health protection/management is a point of view is one the imperative issues for all developing nations and holds a great importance for Bangladesh as well. This research study examines about basic wellbeing care in Bangladesh. For this study we have utilized research articles, daily newspaper and related bulletin to build a supportive literature review. Main analysis includes the qualitative study of the available literature. The study illustrates that Bangladesh faces so many challenges in health care framework to disperse the facilities to masses. Fundamental issues summarized include; health care Policy framework, Fraud & misconduct in Health care segment, Lack of association and participation of private sector (NGO), destitute individuals, Low health care information and deficiency of new modern framework and systems in Health Industry. The suggested long-term effective remedies include; First-rate administration & Governance, registrations and documentation of private segment with application of modern advancements of ICT and internet based surveillance and supervision of all sectors. Bangladesh has a few additional plus points since it manufactures economical and low priced medication. Here, government clinics and health care institutes provide nearly free expert advices, treatment and medication.
Health Services, Healthcare Policy, Good Governance, Accessibility, Equity, Health System Reform, Financial Protection
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