Only 6 of over 400 health sector recommendations implemented: TIB
The findings of a research report titled 'One and a half years after the fall of authoritarianism: Expectations and outcomes' were released today at TIB's conference room
Only six of the more than 400 recommendations made by the Health Reform Commission have been implemented, according to a study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
The findings of a research report titled "One and a half years after the fall of authoritarianism: Expectations and outcomes" were released today (2 February) at TIB's conference room.
Shortcomings in the health sector, according to TIB, include:
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• Of the more than 400 recommendations made by the Health Reform Commission, 33 were identified as urgent, but only six have been implemented.
• An increase in medical expenses borne by the general public.
• Allegations that multiple physician groups have exerted influence over recruitment cancellations, transfers, and postings in the health administration, medical education institutions, and district-level healthcare facilities.
• Failure to ensure proper medical treatment for those injured during the anti-discrimination movement.
• Continued corruption in procurement processes at medical college hospitals.
Progress noted in the sector includes:
• A decision to promote around 7,000 doctors through incentives in certain cases.
• A decision to increase allowances for trainee doctors by 30% to Tk35,000.
• Plans to establish a nationwide "pharmacy network" to ensure easier access to medicines, with an initial decision to set up such pharmacies at 700 government hospitals across the country.
• Expansion of the essential medicines list to 295 items with the addition of 135 new drugs.
