The government has announced a massive recruitment drive to hire 100,000 new health workers, with 80 percent of the positions designated for women. Health and Family Welfare Adviser Zubaida Rahman made the announcement on Friday (November 14).
Women's Priority
Of the total recruits, 80,000 will be women and 20,000 will be men, according to the announcement. The decision is being viewed as a significant effort to increase women's participation in the country's healthcare sector. The move is expected to play a crucial role in ensuring healthcare services for female patients, particularly in rural areas.Improving Healthcare Services
Through this large-scale recruitment, the government aims to bring healthcare services to the doorsteps of the country's marginalised communities. Many government hospitals and health centres are currently facing a shortage of staff, which is expected to be largely resolved through this recruitment drive.Recruitment Process
Details regarding the recruitment procedure and the timeline for accepting applications have not yet been disclosed. However, it is anticipated that the Ministry of Health will issue detailed guidelines soon.Analysts say that if this initiative is implemented, it will open a new horizon in the country's healthcare sector and significantly increase employment opportunities for women.
