DHAKA, May 5, 2025 (BSS) - Health Reform Commission has recommended 
establishing a National Women's Health Institute to ensure the overall health 
and well-being of women.

The commission made the recommendation in its report submitted by its 
Chairman Professor AK Azad Khan to the Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at 
the State Guest House "Jamuna" today.

The report suggested the institute will serve as a referral center for 
specialized services, secondary and tertiary hospitals and should be 
developed as a center for training and skill development of health workers on 
women's health.

It will take the lead in solving neglected and complex problems related to 
women's health and elevate women's health to the level of national priority.

It further stated that appropriate healthcare should be ensured for mothers, 
children, adolescents and people with special needs. Need-based and sensitive 
service delivery systems should be developed for these populations so that 
they are not deprived of healthcare and their rights are ensured.

The commission recommended all doctors, nurses, technicians and other 
healthcare professionals working outside Bangladesh be cordially invited to 
return home with their valuable skills and experience to strengthen and 
develop the country's health system.

It suggested formulating a special policy to implement this initiative to 
provide necessary facilities and support to the returning professionals.