An evaluation meeting supported by UNICEF took place in Barishal on August 7, 2026, focusing on several critical health programs. The day-long session, chaired by Dr. Md. Refayatul Haider, Director of the Barishal Health Division, began at 10:00 am at a local hotel. The meeting assessed the progress of the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination efforts, alongside other health services, and discussed strategies to enhance ongoing health programs.
Dr. S. M. Ziauddin Haider, the Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Health Affairs, attended as the chief guest. Key participants included Barishal City Corporation Administrator Bilkis Akhtar Jahan Shirin, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services Prof. Dr. Prabhat Chandra Biswas, and representatives from various health departments and UNICEF.
During the meeting, attendees reviewed the advancements in the EPI and HPV vaccination programs, along with other health service activities. Strategies and future action plans were deliberated to strengthen the implementation of these health initiatives. The meeting aimed to address challenges and improve the effectiveness of health services in Barishal.
The collaboration with UNICEF highlights the importance of international support in enhancing public health initiatives in Bangladesh. Effective implementation of these programs is crucial for improving the health outcomes and reducing disease prevalence in the region.
The meeting's outcomes are expected to contribute significantly to the ongoing health sector reforms in Bangladesh, ensuring better health services and immunization coverage across the country.






























