Ensuring healthcare for every person is one of the government's top priorities: Prime Minister

The Prime Minister said, ‘People affected by diabetes can also live a healthy, normal and productive life through proper treatment and regular care. At the same time, those who have not yet been affected by this disease should also strive to prevent diabetes through regular health check-ups, a balanced diet and exercise.’

Tarique Rahman said, ‘Diabetes is currently one of the major public health challenges worldwide. In Bangladesh too, the number of people affected by this disease is increasing day by day, which is a matter of concern for us. If diabetes remains uncontrolled, various important organs of the body, including the heart, kidneys and eyes, can be damaged. Even its complications can cause loss of life. However, diabetes can be kept under control through timely detection of the disease, proper treatment, healthy eating habits, regular physical exertion and an aware lifestyle.’

The Prime Minister said, ‘Ensuring healthcare for every person and building awareness to prevent non-communicable diseases are among the top priorities of the current government. In particular, taking timely steps and collective initiatives is very important to address growing public health challenges such as diabetes.’

He said, ‘The government wants to ensure quality healthcare for every person so that everyone can live a healthy, productive and dignified life. To achieve this goal, the collective efforts of the government, healthcare institutions, doctors, health workers and people at all levels are essential.’

The head of government said, ‘A healthy and productive population is one of the main foundations of a country's development and prosperity. Good health not only improves an individual's quality of life but also accelerates the overall progress of the family, society and the state.’

He noted that, as every year, ‘World Diabetes Day’ is being observed this year too at the initiative of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association. Through Bangladesh's initiative and efforts, the day received recognition from the United Nations. The day has been observed worldwide for the past two decades, which is a matter of pride for us. In the message, the Prime Minister extended sincere greetings to all members of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association, doctors, health workers, people affected by diabetes and all others concerned on the occasion of the day. He also wished success to all programmes taken on the occasion of ‘World Diabetes Day 2026’.