SERAC-Bangladesh and Marie Stopes Bangladesh engage General Practitioners to strengthen private-sector healthcare linkages and promote inclusive SRH services in Dhaka.
Access to quality sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services remains challenging for many women and girls in urban communities. Stronger connections between communities and qualified healthcare providers can help address these barriers.
SERAC-Bangladesh and Marie Stopes Bangladesh (MSB) are collaborating under the pilot initiative Private Sector Strengthening to Provide SRH Services in Urban Areas to improve community linkages with qualified General Practitioners (GPs).
MSB organised a GP Meet and Greet on 5 November 2026 at the MSB Training and Development Center in Dhaka. The event introduced the pilot project, its objectives, and the proposed collaboration with GPs.
The event began with remarks from Dr. Sakib Chowdhury, Country Director, MSB, and Md. Salim Miah, Director (Program), SERAC-Bangladesh.
Tanjimul Islam, Head of Outreach and MS Ladies, MSB, presented the initiative’s background and objectives. Dr. Rajib, Health Finance Lead, MSB, provided a project briefing and facilitated discussion.
Dr. Sumona Ferdous, Head of Quality Assurance and Management, MSB, highlighted clinical quality standards and consistency in healthcare delivery.
Monjun Nahar, Head of Partnership and Fundraising, MSB, discussed MSB’s approach to inclusive and gender-responsive SRH services, emphasising the need to respond to the diverse needs of women and communities.
Participants exchanged perspectives and discussed the role of healthcare providers in the pilot initiative.
GPs are key partners in the pilot’s service delivery model. Trained Community-Based Mobilisers (CBMs), supported by SERAC-Bangladesh, raise awareness, share accurate information, generate demand, and guide community members towards appropriate providers.
This approach connects community-level mobilisation with qualified healthcare services, helping women access appropriate SRH information and care.
The GP Meet and Greet strengthened engagement between CBMs, and healthcare providers around clinical quality and inclusive service delivery.
Through this partnership, both organisations aim to improve community-provider linkages, reduce barriers to SRH services, and promote accessible, inclusive, and quality healthcare in Dhaka’s urban communities.