UHC Forum, a coalition of multi-skilled professionals dedicated to advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in collaboration with BRAC, held a dialogue in the city that called for quick attention to post-flood health challenges. The dialogue on “Post-Flood Health Challenges: Multi-stakeholder Review of Field Realities and Action Priorities” was held at the BRAC Centre Auditorium at Mohakhali yesterday (September 4) in the wake of the crisis triggered by the recent floods in Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, Sylhet, and northern Chattogram. The dialogue, chaired by the convenor of UHC Forum and Chairperson of BRAC, Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman, aimed to discuss the multidimensional health crises precipitated by the floods and to identify key action priorities to address the urgent needs on the ground. The event brought together over 130 participants including Civil Surgeons from the flood-affected districts, Bangladesh Army GOC of Cumilla, the former mayor of Sylhet City Corporation, student volunteers, representatives of private and NGO initiatives from Fatikchari, Khagrachari, and Maijdee, along with a diverse group of health professionals, NGOs, media, and officials from various development organizations, participated in the meeting both in-person and virtually. The outcomes of this dialogue will serve as a foundation for coordinated health responses in the flood-affected areas, emphasizing strengthening infrastructure, mental health services, and public health education to mitigate the risks of future disasters.

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