Dhaka, April 18 -- Outlining plans to raise health sector allocation to 5 per cent of GDP, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday urged grassroots-level physicians to take the lead in building an accessible, affordable, effective and humane healthcare system.

"You are the main drivers in turning our dream of a healthy nation into reality. Together, we want to build a healthcare system that is accessible, affordable, effective and humane for everyone," he said while addressing the Upazila Health and Family Planning Officers (UHFPO) Conference-2026 at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka, UNB reports.

The Prime Minister said he firmly believes physicians can help establish an accountable, sustainable and people-centred health service. "...