Dr Zubaida Rahman, Oct. 12 -- president of Ziaur Rahman Foundation and a prominent cardiologist on Monday called for sustainable investment, innovative financing and stronger international cooperation to improve women's health, saying traditional development assistance alone cannot meet growing healthcare demands.

Speaking at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin, Germany, she highlighted the Bangladesh government's initiatives in maternal and newborn healthcare, adolescent nutrition and the prevention of cancers affecting women, according to BNP media cell.

Addressing a session titled "The Moment Is Now: Unlocking New Capital for Women's Health Beyond Aid," she said investing in women's health is not merely a healthcare expenditure bu...