Bangladesh's top diplomat praised the United Nations Population Fund for helping the country improve women's health care. Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain met with the agency's new leader at the ministry office. The official thanked the organization for decades of work on maternal health and family planning programs. He said the government wants to keep working closely with the fund on these important issues. The meeting took place when Catherine Breen Kamkong presented her official papers as the new country representative.
Hossain told Kamkong that her organization plays a vital role in preventing mothers from dying during childbirth. The fund also helps teenagers stay healthy and supports efforts to reach global development targets. Kamkong responded that Bangladesh has made impressive gains in keeping mothers alive during delivery. Other countries around the world have noticed these improvements. She pointed out that people are living longer lives, especially women.
The new representative said Bangladesh is experiencing major population changes. Health measures and development indicators show the country moving forward. Kamkong expressed honor at leading the fund during this important time for Bangladesh. She promised continued support as the nation faces current and future challenges. The Australian official brings more than twenty years of international development experience and has worked with the United Nations since 2011.
Hossain told Kamkong that her organization plays a vital role in preventing mothers from dying during childbirth. The fund also helps teenagers stay healthy and supports efforts to reach global development targets. Kamkong responded that Bangladesh has made impressive gains in keeping mothers alive during delivery. Other countries around the world have noticed these improvements. She pointed out that people are living longer lives, especially women.
The new representative said Bangladesh is experiencing major population changes. Health measures and development indicators show the country moving forward. Kamkong expressed honor at leading the fund during this important time for Bangladesh. She promised continued support as the nation faces current and future challenges. The Australian official brings more than twenty years of international development experience and has worked with the United Nations since 2011.
