, June 28 -- State Minister for Health Dr MA Muhit on Sunday said the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year prioritises disease prevention and comprehensive reforms in the healthcare sector rather than the unplanned construction of buildings and hospitals.

"This huge investment is aimed not merely at constructing hospitals or bringing temporary improvements to public health, but at increasing life expectancy and enabling people to live healthy lives," he said, adding that the health sector allocation has almost doubled from the outgoing fiscal year.

Muhit made the remarks while taking part in the general discussion on the proposed budget in Parliament.

He said the health sector allocation has increased to Tk 69,000 crore...