23/05/2026
🚨 Strengthening lifesaving care for children across Bangladesh
As Bangladesh continues to face a rising number of measles cases, access to timely and quality treatment is critical - especially for children with severe complications.
Today, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society(BDRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) through the Disaster Response Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF), in close coordination Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) handed over essential medical supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
✅ 100,000 units of normal saline for symptomatic and dehydration treatment
✅ 27 nebulizers
✅ 27 oxygen flow meters
✅ 11 paediatric ventilators
📍 Supporting 14 public hospitals nationwide
These lifesaving supplies will help strengthen hospital capacity, improve patient care, and support frontline health workers caring for the most vulnerable.
The handover was made to the Honourable Minister of Health by IFRC Head of Delegation and BDRCS Health Director, reinforcing our shared commitment to protect lives.
🤝 Together with the Government of Bangladesh, we stand committed to ensuring no child is left behind.
