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Bridging the Health Divide: A Policy Perspective on Indigenous Healthcare in Bangladesh.
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- Bridging the Health Divide: A Policy Perspective on Indigenous Healthcare in Bangladesh.Health science reports · 2025Article
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Background: Indigenous populations in Bangladesh-often referred to as Objective: This perspective examines the structural, cultural, and policy-level barriers to healthcare access among Bangladesh's tribal communities. It also proposes evidence-based, inclusive strategies designed to achieve health equity. Methods: A narrative review approach was guided by the SANRA checklist. Literature was identified through PubMed, Google Scholar, and government portals. Sources included national surveys, ethnographic studies, and comparative policy models from Canada, Nepal, and the Philippines. Key themes analyzed were infrastructure deficits, workforce shortages, traditional medicine, linguistic barriers, and WASH access. A SWOT framework synthesizes insights and informs recommendations. Key Findings: Tribal health inequities in Bangladesh stem from weak infrastructure, cultural exclusion, workforce shortages, and poor health governance. International models show the benefits of decentralized, culturally adapted, community-led care. Conclusion: Achieving SDG 3 for indigenous populations requires urgent political commitment, targeted investment, and inclusive planning. Priorities include the establishment of a Tribal Health Desk, integration of traditional medicine, mobile health delivery, and culturally adapted training. Advancing indigenous health equity aligns with constitutional commitments and global standards of public health justice.
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