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28 July 2026
News release

WHO calls for urgent action to break down barriers to hepatitis prevention, testing and treatment
25 July 2026
News release

“Unite to turn the tide”: WHO calls for stronger action to prevent drowning in Bangladesh
24 July 2026
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Bangladesh launches National IHR Authority to strengthen health security
21 July 2026
Statement

Bangladesh’s next health milestone: WHO Maturity Level 3 for vaccine regulation

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28 March 2024
Media release

Regional Director Ms Saima Wazed visits Bangladesh, reaffirms commitment to support strengthening health sector resilience to climate change and universal health coverage

Regional Director WHO South-East Asia Ms. Saima Wazed reiterated the World Health Organization's commitment to supporting and strengthening the resilience of Bangladesh’s health se ...

15 December 2021
Media release

Working collaboratively to strengthen the health system in Bangladesh: Sweden provides four-year funding to WHO Bangladesh
28 September 2021
Media release

UNICEF-WHO: COVAX ultra-low temperature freezers boost vaccine storage capacity to nine million
30 June 2021
Media release

The Government of Japan and the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) hands over 340 000 personal protective equipment items for COVID-19 response in Bangladesh