On May 12, 2025, the first-ever Civil Surgeon Conference in nearly 250 years was held at the Chief Advisor’s Office, Bangladesh. This historic event signaled a significant shift in the country’s approach to strengthening its healthcare leadership and inclusive health system.
Call for Inclusive Healthcare from the Highest Level
Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus inaugurated the Civil Surgeon conference and emphasized the importance of ensuring healthcare for all. In his address, he called upon doctors and healthcare professionals to expand their services with compassion, dedication, and equity. He also highlighted the need to implement key health reform recommendations to build an inclusive health system across the nation.
Bridging the Gap for Healthcare Technocrats
Historically, health administrators and technical professionals like Civil Surgeons have lacked a dedicated national platform to share their insights, field experiences, and policy suggestions. While Deputy Commissioners have long had national-level conferences, this was the first opportunity for Civil Surgeons to collaborate in such a structured manner. The event enabled them to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and identify challenges and opportunities for improving public health services.
NGO Participation and TMSS’s Role in Health Sector
TMSS is a leading NGO in Bangladesh. It took part in the conference to represent the wider NGO community. Professor Dr. Hosne-Ara Begum is the Executive Director of TMSS. She joined the discussions at the event. Dr. Begum highlighted the important role of NGOs in healthcare. She focused on how NGOs help reduce healthcare gaps. She especially mentioned the needs of underserved areas like Northern Bangladesh.
Through TMSS Medical College and the state-of-the-art Rafatullah Community Hospital in Bogura, TMSS continues to play a pioneering role in delivering quality, affordable healthcare. These institutions are committed to inclusive treatment solutions and are at the forefront of health innovation and accessibility in the region.
Commitment to Reform and Inclusion
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment from government and NGO stakeholders to uphold inclusivity in healthcare. It also set a precedent for regular dialogue among district-level health leaders to ensure the system evolves with real-time insights and coordinated action.
With this landmark event, Bangladesh steps confidently toward a more inclusive, responsive, and sustainable healthcare future.
