Upazila Health Complex-Ukhia

Upazila Administration

Last updated: 10/11/2024

Description

Roles (Functions):

  1. Primary Healthcare Services: Provide essential primary healthcare services to the residents of Ukhiya, including diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care for common illnesses and conditions.
  2. Maternal and Child Health Services: Offer specialized services related to maternal and child health, including prenatal care, safe childbirth, postnatal care, and immunizations for children.
  3. Outpatient and Inpatient Services: Provide both outpatient services for routine medical consultations and inpatient care for patients requiring hospitalization or observation.
  4. Emergency Medical Services: Offer emergency healthcare services to treat urgent medical conditions and injuries, including first aid, stabilization, and referral to higher-level facilities if necessary.
  5. Disease Prevention and Health Promotion: Conduct awareness programs and preventive healthcare initiatives focused on disease control (e.g., vaccination campaigns, health education) and promoting healthy living.
  6. Reproductive Health Services: Provide reproductive health services, including family planning, counseling, and treatment for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
  7. Collaboration with NGOs and International Organizations: Coordinate with national and international agencies, especially given Ukhiya's proximity to refugee camps, to deliver healthcare to both the local and refugee populations.

Goals:

  • To improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Ukhiya by providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services.
  • To reduce morbidity and mortality rates by offering timely medical care, preventive services, and health education.
  • To strengthen the healthcare infrastructure and ensure that medical services are available to both local residents and the refugee population.

Objectives:

  1. Improve Access to Healthcare: Ensure that all residents, including vulnerable and underserved groups, have access to necessary healthcare services, both preventive and curative.
  2. Enhance Maternal and Child Health: Reduce maternal and infant mortality rates by offering comprehensive maternal and child healthcare services, including safe delivery practices and routine immunizations.
  3. Promote Disease Prevention: Conduct disease prevention initiatives such as vaccination programs, awareness campaigns, and health screenings to control the spread of communicable diseases.
  4. Strengthen Emergency Response: Enhance the health complex's ability to handle medical emergencies by providing necessary training, equipment, and resources for prompt and effective care.
  5. Support Health in Refugee Camps: Collaborate with humanitarian organizations to address the healthcare needs of the Rohingya refugees, ensuring they have access to essential medical services.
  6. Health Education and Awareness: Promote public awareness about health-related issues, including hygiene, nutrition, reproductive health, and the prevention of common diseases.
  7. Build Healthcare Capacity: Expand the capacity of the health complex by upgrading facilities, hiring more staff, and ensuring the availability of essential medicines and medical supplies.

The Ukhiya Health Complex plays a vital role in providing comprehensive healthcare services to both the local community and the refugee population, focusing on primary care, maternal and child health, disease prevention, and emergency response.

Email

ukhia@uhfpo.dghs.gov.bd