healthcare cost Bangladesh

Govt to fix prices of essential medical tests

In a bid to reduce people’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, the government is going to prepare a list of essential diagnostic tests and fix their prices.

When health(care) comes at a high price

It is high time authorities looked into the situation and made healthcare affordable for all. While increased budgetary allocation would be an essential component, its effective and exhaustive utilisation is also key.

Our low health literacy needs urgent fixing

To improve adherence to treatment guidelines, patients need to clearly understand health information related to their specific illness or disease

August 27, 2025
August 27, 2025

Govt to fix prices of essential medical tests

In a bid to reduce people’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, the government is going to prepare a list of essential diagnostic tests and fix their prices.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

When health(care) comes at a high price

It is high time authorities looked into the situation and made healthcare affordable for all. While increased budgetary allocation would be an essential component, its effective and exhaustive utilisation is also key.

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

Our low health literacy needs urgent fixing

To improve adherence to treatment guidelines, patients need to clearly understand health information related to their specific illness or disease