Free anti-hypertensive medicine within reach- Speakers at journalists’ workshop
The prevalence of hypertension, a major risk factor for various critical non-communicable diseases including heart disease and stroke, is increasing in the country. Currently, NCDs are estimated to account for 71 percent of all deaths. The provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already started at the grassroots level to deal with this crisis. However, in some cases, it is not being possible to ensure an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Sustainable funding remains a major challenge in this regard.
These information and recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forward" on 4th November 2024. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) ...