Bangladesh has a mixed healthcare system, including both public and private sectors. The government plays a significant role in providing healthcare services to the population. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare oversees public healthcare facilities and programs.
Health Budget:
In a significant move highlighting the importance of the healthcare sector, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal, on June 1, 2023, presented a budget proposal. He suggested an allocation of approximately BDT 38,052 crore / $345.93 million for the Health and Family Welfare sector in the upcoming fiscal year 2022-2024, a notable increase from the previous allocation of approximately BDT 36,863 crore / $334.21 million in the fiscal year 2021-2023.
Per Capita Healthcare Expenditure:
Current expenditures on health per capita in current US dollars. Estimates of current health expenditures include healthcare goods and services consumed during each year.
Bangladesh healthcare spending for 2020 was $51, a 6.29% increase from 2019.
Bangladesh healthcare spending for 2019 was $48, a 6.53% increase from 2018.
Bangladesh healthcare spending for 2018 was $45, a 5.84% increase from 2017.
Bangladesh healthcare spending for 2017 was $42, a 6.87% increase from 2016.
Total Healthcare Expenditure in Bangladesh:
Bangladesh National Health Accounts (BNHA) estimated total health expenditure (THE) from all sources for 1997 – 2020. THE in 2020 was Taka 777 billion accounting for 2.8% of GDP (BNHA 1997- 2020). In the same year government spending on health was Taka 179.74 billion representing 23% of THE (0.66% of GDP).
