The government will provide free health care services worth Tk 50,000 to 15 lakh underprivileged families in six districts of the country.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque disclosed the matter at a press conference held at the ministry in the capital today (Feb 13).

He said: "We have expanded the 'health security programme' to six districts instead of one district. As a result, 15 lakh families will get free health services worth Tk 50,000. In the future, 60 lakh families will come under this programme."

The services will be available in Manikganj, Barishal, Barguna, Laxmipur, Kurigram and Dhaka North and South City Corporations, he said.

The government has a plan to extend the services to all districts in phases, he added.

BDST: 1831 HRS, FEB 13, 2023
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