Health Care for Her, By Her
Women-Led Healthcare
In many communities, women face barriers in accessing essential healthcare. Shakti Foundation has stepped up to bridge this gap through our Shakti Medical Care Centers (SMCCs), dedicated to serving women’s unique healthcare needs. Staffed by experienced female medical assistants and paramedics, SMCCs provide primary healthcare services tailored for women, ensuring they receive the care they deserve—right at their doorstep. By focusing on a women-for-women approach, we make healthcare more accessible, comfortable, and empowering for women across Bangladesh.
Bringing essential healthcare to women with accessible, expert-led consultations
Primary Care & Consultations
- Professionals Consultations
- Virtual Specialist Consultations
- Primary Care for Chronic Conditions
~3,897
/Consultations Per Month
Empowering women to stay healthy with preventive care and education
Preventive Health & Vaccination
- Comprehensive Vaccination Services
- Health Education for Women and Adolescents
3,897
/Vaccination
Supporting women through every stage of motherhood and family planning
Maternal & Family Health
- Maternal and Child Healthcare
- Family Planning Support
109
/ANC & PNC service
Ensuring women have affordable access to quality medicines and health products
Affordable Access & Diagnostics
- Affordable Quality Medicines
- Affordable Health and Wellness Products
- Diagnostic Services
38,125
/Sanitary Napkins Distributed
Reaching the Unreached
Shakti Mobile Clinic
Shakti Foundation’s Mobile Clinic Initiative is transforming healthcare access in rural and hard-to-reach areas of Bangladesh. These mobile clinics provide primary healthcare services, ensuring that women, children, and persons with disabilities receive essential care without the challenges of transportation or limited local infrastructure. By bridging the healthcare gap, Shakti Foundation ensures that no one is left behind.
The mobile clinics are designed as mini-vans equipped with essential medical facilities to deliver first-line treatments, maternal and child healthcare, and basic diagnostics to underserved communities. They are also equipped with a Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) system for real-time diagnostics, reducing the need for distant healthcare visits and accelerating treatment decisions.
Our partners in this initiative
Shakti’s women Medical Assistants (MATS) are at the forefront of this initiative, providing women with care in a supportive, private, and inclusive environment. This “by her for her” approach breaks down cultural barriers and empowers women in remote areas to access healthcare with confidence.
Additionally, the mobile clinics offer: Maternal and child healthcare, Treatment for common ailments, Vaccination services, Health education and counseling, Basic lab diagnostics, Referral services for higher care
The electronic data system in each clinic tracks patient history, ensuring continuity of care and timely follow-ups. These clinics are not only vital for day-to-day healthcare but have proven to be lifesavers during emergencies, such as floods and natural disasters. Shakti's mobile units have provided crucial services during floods in Sylhet and southeastern Bangladesh, offering healthcare, relief, and transportation to vulnerable populations.
With 25 mobile clinics currently in operation, Shakti Foundation continues to extend its reach, ensuring that healthcare becomes equitable and accessible for all—especially women, children, and those living in remote areas.
25
Mobile Clinics
168,946
Patient Served
58%
Female
24%
Children
2,243
Satellite Camp
471
Medical Camp
A Journey Towards Confidence and Health
Story of Sreyoshi & Aysha
Student of class 8, Fulkori High School, Chapainowabganj
To protect their dignity, build confidence, and strengthen sexual and reproductive health, Shakti's Health Program places special emphasis on menstrual hygiene management, family planning counseling, and nutritional guidance for women. Our medical assistants regularly visit schools and colleges to educate adolescent girls on menstrual hygiene and provide sanitary napkins and other essential supplies at affordable prices.
During one such visit, Sreyoshi and Ayesha, both Class-8 students at Fulkori High School in Chapainawabganj, shared with our paramedic, Mrs. Shahin Akter, that they were unaware of proper menstrual hygiene practices during their first cycles. They didn’t know how to use or dispose of sanitary napkins, which restricted their mobility, compromised their safety, and affected their school attendance.
It was only after Paramedic Shahin's informative session that they learned about personal hygiene and proper disposal techniques. Both girls also expressed that they felt embarrassed buying sanitary napkins from predominantly male-run pharmacies. They appreciated Shakti's Health Program for providing access to these products through female health professionals at a reduced price, offering them privacy, social support, and easier access to affordable hygiene supplies.
In this way, Shakti continues to empower our future female leaders by helping them overcome barriers to their health, freedom, and development.
Early Detection Saves Lives
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast cancer affects thousands of women in Bangladesh each year. Many cases go undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and limited screening facilities.
Since 2023, Shakti Foundation, in partnership with the Bangladesh Breast Cancer Society (BBCS), has conducted breast cancer screenings in 8 medical camps, screening 1,300 women and referring 30 for further diagnosis.
Expanding across 55 districts with 96 centers and mobile clinics, Shakti will provide screenings to women aged 35 and above, using portable ultrasound technology and trained professionals. We aim to ensure that even women in remote areas have access to life-saving screenings.
Our field staff will also promote breast cancer awareness and teach self-screening methods, empowering women to take control of their health.
8
Screening Camp
1,300
Screening
30
Referred
A Safe Space for Women's Health
Shakti Pharma
Shakti Pharma is a groundbreaking initiative under the Shakti Health Program, providing a unique women-friendly pharmacy experience, run entirely by female pharmacists. This model pharmacy aims to create a comfortable and supportive environment for women, particularly focusing on female sexual health, hygiene, and family planning services. In Bangladesh, where the majority of pharmacies are operated by men, many women feel uncomfortable discussing their health concerns openly. Shakti Pharma breaks this barrier by offering services led by trained and educated female pharmacists who understand the specific needs of women.
Shakti Pharma is more than just a pharmacy—it is a place where women can confidently seek healthcare advice and access essential medicines, knowing they will be treated with dignity and care. As the first point of contact for many when they fall ill, Shakti Pharma ensures that trained and qualified female pharmacists are available to provide essential support and treatment, ensuring women can openly share their concerns without hesitation.
This initiative aligns with Shakti Foundation’s overarching goal of breaking down barriers for women in accessing healthcare services, offering a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for women across Bangladesh.
Empower women by providing a comfortable and accessible healthcare environment.
Deliver high-quality, unadulterated medicines and affordable healthcare services.
Offer personalized counseling on female reproductive health, hygiene, and family planning.
Ensure proper preservation of medicines and vaccines at regulated temperatures.
Provide convenient healthcare access through free home delivery of medicines.
Administer vaccines free of cost, promoting preventive care for women.
As a Medical Assistant with Shakti Health Program, I am proud to be part of a mission that empowers women by bringing healthcare directly to them. Every day, we break barriers, ensuring women can access the care they deserve—comfortably, confidently, and without fear. It's not just about treating illnesses; it's about giving women the support, knowledge, and dignity they need to lead healthier lives.
Medical Assistant, Shakti Health Program
Health Grant
To uphold Shakti's commitment to the health security of its members, the organization has created a special Health Grant. This grant provides members with financial assistance for complex surgeries and catastrophic illnesses like cancer, heart disease, stroke, etc., along with aid and relief during natural disasters. This year (FY 2023-24), BDT 1.1 crore was given to 618 members in health grants.
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3,578 Health Grants made till June 2024
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৳45.65 Mil. of funding made available till June 2024
For a Healthier Tomorrow
Empowering Health with Reliable Diagnostics
At Shakti Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality healthcare. Our partnership with Praava Healthcare is a pivotal step towards transforming healthcare access for underserved communities.
Our Impact
- Trained Professionals Healthcare Workers providing Reliable diagnostics services to communities in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram, Barishal and Jessore Regions.
- Access to Proper Diagnostics Care for Community: Together, we have provided healthcare diagnostics services to over thousands of women in marginalized communities, ensuring that proper diagnostics reach those who need them most.
- Capacity Building: By training healthcare workers, we are enhancing capacity through health awareness workshops This ensures sustainable healthcare solutions that benefit the community long-term.
