On 23rd February, SERAC-Bangladesh, in collaboration with SAAF, organized a district-level advocacy meeting in the districts of Mymensingh and Netrokona to raise awareness about ensuring quality SRH services under the “Access to SRHR for Young Women” project.
The meeting was chaired by Md. Mazharul Haque Chowdhury, Deputy Director of Mymensingh District Family Planning Office, and facilitated by Md. Salim Miah, Deputy Director of SERAC-Bangladesh. The Chief Guest, Md. Matiur Rahman, Divisional Director of the Divisional Family Planning Office, Mymensingh, alongside Md. Rafiqul Islam, Deputy Director of the Family Planning Office, Netrokona, Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Assistant Director of Mymensingh District Family Planning Office, Upazila Family Planning Officers, Program Officer from Upazila Nirbahi Office, medical officers, and private hospital directors, shared their insights.
The discussions focused on several key issues, including the implementation of integrated actions to improve reproductive health services, proposed amendments to the Private Medical College Establishment and Operation Policy of 2011, the provision of 10% bed services for underserved patients in private hospitals, and ensuring transparency in data collection from health centers. The directors of private health facilities pledged to provide 10% bed services for underserved patients at their respective centers.
The feedback provided by participants regarding the success and expansion of the project will be crucial in shaping the future development of the project and broadening the scope of its activities. Additionally, a proposal was made to sustainability of the Project.
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