Directorate General of Health Services

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is the primary health authority in Bangladesh, responsible for public health initiatives and disease management. The organization is currently in the spotlight due to the country's severe measles outbreak, which has tragically resulted in over 1,000 child deaths. This devastating situation has been exacerbated by a mass immunization campaign that failed to reach millions of children, leading to overwhelmed hospitals. The DGHS has reported a significant number of measles infections since the outbreak began, highlighting the critical public health challenge they are facing. Their ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak and manage the healthcare crisis underscore their vital role in protecting the nation's population.