Around 700,000 Bangladeshis travel abroad each year for medical treatment, spending $3.5 billion, highlighting gaps in the country’s healthcare system. The private sector plays a major role, as only 10% seek government services, while 68.5% of healthcare costs are out-of-pocket. Experts emphasize expanding primary healthcare, leveraging public-private partnerships, and strengthening government oversight. Investment in local pharmaceuticals, community-based services, and cross-sector collaboration is crucial to achieve universal health coverage, reduce poverty from medical expenses, and ensure equitable, cost-effective care.
Public-private partnerships (PPPs) worldwide serve as a powerful mechanism to enhance collaboration, expand access, drive innovation, and ensure efficiency.
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