USAID Advancing Universal Health Coverage - AUHC

USAID Advancing Universal Health Coverage - AUHC Advancing Universal Health Coverage (AUHC) is a flagship USAID health project in Bangladesh

The United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Advancing Universal Health Coverage (AUHC) Activity is a six-year, project designed to transform an NGO healthcare network, the Surjer Hashi Network (formerly Smiling Sun) into a sustainable, gender-sensitive, and pro-poor social enterprise providing quality and affordable health services for the population of Bangladesh. The AUHC ac

tivity contributes to the Government of Bangladesh’s universal health coverage (UHC) commitments by addressing the health needs of every client, especially the poor, through the delivery of high-quality maternal and child health, nutrition, tuberculosis, noncommunicable diseases, and family planning services; and ensuring access to care for all, through a combination of pro-poor pricing, discount policy and outreach activities for people who live far from the clinics, particularly women, adolescents, and children. USAID's AUHC Activity has the following objectives:

Objective 1: Develop and implement a program to transform the Smiling Sun Network into a centrally managed, sustainable private social enterprise. Objective 2: Adopt proven and innovative approaches to expand access to and uptake of essential service packages. Objective 3: Develop and implement sustainable financial systems to facilitate expanded coverage and ensure equitable access to health services

Objective 4: Improve the quality of care (QoC)

Objective 5: Improve program strategies drawn from lessons learned (crosscutting)

06/12/2023
04/12/2023

Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Change: Celebrating the Female Champions of Strong Leadership on Women's Day in Bangladesh's Surjer Hashi Network Clinics.

We shine a spotlight on the remarkable clinic managers who have defied societal norms, shattered barriers, and emerged as beacons of inspiration. These incredible women have not only excelled in their roles but have also paved the way for countless others to follow in their footsteps. With dedication, they have created an inclusive and supportive environment that empowers women to thrive.

Innovative strategies implemented by these local healthcare leaders have not only improved clinic performance but have also enhanced the overall experience for clients. The clinic managers' pursuit of excellence has redefined what it means to be a leader, breaking stereotypes and leaving an indelible mark on the healthcare industry.

01/12/2023

Surjer Hashi Network (SHN) has undergone major transformations over the years regarding accessibility and efficiency. There are many notable highlights and major milestones that SHN has achieved while serving maternal and child healthcare in Bangladesh.

Our event was featured in The Daily Star
08/11/2023

Our event was featured in The Daily Star

06/11/2023

Expert panelists from private health networks spoke about the challenges of sustaining large-scale operations with pro-poor mandate. Industry specialists such as Shaila Purvin - CEO of Hashi Network, Moin Chowdhury - Managing Director of Grameen Kalyan, and Kishwar Imdad - Country Director of Marie Stopes shared the common threads in their accounts which helped outline an agenda for enhancing the private-sector role in the health sector. Dr. Syeda Naushin Parnini of the Health Economics Unit (MoHFW) touched upon the ministry's efforts to facilitate collaboration between the public and private sectors. The engaging and interactive session was moderated by Mohammad Asheque – Chief of Party, USAID's Advancing Universal Health Coverage (AUHC) activity.

02/11/2023

For 25 years, the Surjer Hashi clinics have been powered by its people, especially the clinic staff and managers. At every instance, they go above and beyond to ensure that everything runs smoothly and that no client is turned away. Their resilience and dedication to serve every individual in the best possible way is truly inspiring. They are – as we like to say – the keepers of the smiling sun.

02/11/2023

In Bangladesh, access to quality healthcare has long been a challenge, but with the support of USAID Bangladesh and the Government of Bangladesh, a transformation is underway. This is the story of USAID along with its Advancing Universal Health Coverage (AUHC) activity in Bangladesh, pioneering a nationwide healthcare social enterprise and revolutionizing the Surjer Hashi Network - SHN of clinics for the last 25 years across Bangladesh. This is a tribute to how a legacy of over two decades came to be.

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