IPDC Finance PLC. has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with international humanitarian organization MedGlobal to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare services for vulnerable communities in Cox’s Bazar, a press release said.
Under the partnership, IPDC Finance will provide funding to improve services at the existing Maternity and Birth Center in Somitipara, Cox’s Bazar, helping pregnant women, new mothers and newborns in climate-affected communities access safer, timely and dignified healthcare.
The initiative will support MedGlobal in providing antenatal, delivery, postnatal and newborn care, along with family planning services, medical referrals and essential medicines and medical supplies. It will also include health awareness program through Mothers’ Clubs and Adolescent Girls’ Clubs, as well as training for healthcare professionals to improve service quality.
Fahmida Khan, Chief Financial Officer of IPDC Finance PLC., said, “At IPDC Finance, we believe our responsibility extends beyond financial services to supporting initiatives that make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Through our partnership with MedGlobal, we aim to improve access to essential maternal and newborn healthcare for vulnerable communities in Cox’s Bazar. We hope this initiative will contribute to safer healthcare and better wellbeing for mothers, newborns and their families.”
Commander S M Ferdousuzzaman, psc (Retd), Country Representative, Bangladesh, MedGlobal, said, “Access to timely maternal and newborn healthcare is essential for vulnerable families. With IPDC Finance’s support, we will be able to strengthen services at the Maternity and Birth Center in Somitipara, improve the quality of care and expand community health awareness. This partnership will help us better serve mothers and newborns in Cox’s Bazar.”
The initiative will benefit pregnant women, new mothers, newborns and vulnerable families, including displaced populations living in climate-affected areas of Cox’s Bazar. MedGlobal is an international non-profit organization providing free healthcare to refugees, displaced people and disaster-affected communities. Registered with Bangladesh’s NGO Affairs Bureau, the organization operates in the country through its office in Cox’s Bazar.
The partnership reinforces IPDC Finance’s commitment to community wellbeing and improving access to essential healthcare services for underserved populations in Bangladesh.
