Hypertension is rising in Bangladesh. In consequence, numerous non-communicable illnesses are prevalent. Consultants say that one-fourth of individuals within the nation are affected by hypertension. Untimely mortality from non-communicable illnesses could be significantly diminished by controlling hypertension alone.
These information have been introduced in a dialogue on ‘Hypertension scenario in Bangladesh and what to do’ organized by analysis and advocacy group Pragya (Data for Progress) on the event of World Excessive Blood Stress Day at BMA Bhawan within the capital on Thursday (Might 16).
The occasion is sponsored by the World Well being Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This yr the theme of World Excessive Blood Stress Day is ‘Measure Blood Stress Appropriately, Management it and Reside Longer’.
It was reported within the dialogue assembly that one in 4 adults in Bangladesh is affected by hypertension. Hypertension is likely one of the important danger components for numerous non-communicable illnesses together with coronary heart illness, stroke, most cancers, kidney illness, respiratory system illness and diabetes. In accordance with WHO’s World Report on Hypertension, 273,000 individuals died of coronary heart illness in Bangladesh in 2019. 54 p.c of which is brought on by hypertension. Non-communicable illnesses are answerable for 70 p.c of the entire deaths in Bangladesh, however the sum of money allotted to fight these illnesses may be very small. Solely 4.2 p.c of the entire well being funds.
Within the dialogue, the Prime Minister’s private doctor Emeritus Professor Dr. ABM Abdullah stated that the prevalence of non-communicable illnesses could be significantly diminished by controlling hypertension. Bangladesh authorities has already determined to offer hypertension medication by group clinics. Which is admirable. Nevertheless, to make sure uninterrupted provide of medicines, sufficient allocation of funds should be ensured.
Well being Economics Unit Director Basic (Further Secretary) Dr. Md. Enamul Haque stated analysis has proven that an funding of Rs 1 in hypertension testing and drugs yields an total good thing about Rs 18. Whether it is doable to make use of it effectively together with rising the funding, it’s doable to regulate non-communicable illnesses associated to hypertension.
Division of Well being Group Based mostly Well being Care (CBHC) line director Dr. Md. Qayyum Talukder stated, we’re working to make sure the provision of hypertension medicines from well being complexes and group clinics in all upazilas of the nation. By efficiently implementing this program, it’s doable to regulate the prevalence of hypertension and non-communicable illnesses.
Deputy Basic Supervisor (Gross sales and Advertising) of Important Medication Firm Restricted (EDCL). Zakir Hossain stated, we hope that it will likely be doable to make sure the provision of hypertension medication to all group clinics within the monetary yr 2024-25.
Director of Bangladesh Secure Meals Authority Dr. Laila Akhtar, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical College Cardiology Division interventional cardiology professor and Bangladesh Cardiovascular Analysis Basis president Dr. SM Mustafa Zaman, Professor of Well being Economics Institute of Dhaka College. Syed Abdul Hamid and others.
