Surjer Hashi Network (SHN) operates one of the largest clinic networks across Bangladesh, delivering essential health and family planning services primarily to low-income and ultra-poor populations. SHN’s mission is to provide high-quality, affordable healthcare for all. A key focus is maternal and child health, targeting those who are unable to access quality private healthcare, particularly the poorest of the poor (PoP) and lower-middle income groups. SHN is committed to continuing to bridge this critical healthcare gap.
Established in 1997 and originally funded by USAID, the Surjer Hashi Clinics served the poor for nearly two decades through various NGOs. In 2018, these clinics were consolidated under a single umbrella and registered as Surjer Hashi Network, a not-for-profit company with the vision of providing equitable health services to all Bangladeshis. SHN operates under a dual bottom line: delivering measurable health impacts for underserved populations while pursuing financial sustainability.
The network has consistently delivered strong outcomes in areas such as safe childbirth, maternal and newborn care, immunization, and family planning. As a result, SHN has become a trusted healthcare provider in the communities it serves.
SHN also plays a vital role in the prevention and control of infectious diseases. The network actively supports government initiatives such as the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Vitamin A supplementation, Measles-Rubella campaigns, and tuberculosis screening. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SHN clinics provided extensive support to the national vaccination effort in 2021–22.
Inclusivity is central to SHN’s mission. The network maintains a strong presence in economically disadvantaged and remote areas, extending services through outreach facilities to help achieve universal health coverage, aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 3. SHN envisions expanding its reach to serve all Bangladeshis.
The organization upholds strong governance principles, ensuring accountability, transparency, equity, and integrity across all operations. SHN’s commitment to good governance is reflected in its policies and practices.
To maintain transparency and fairness in its operations, SHN adheres to rigorous standards across procurement, human resources, administration, finance, anti-trafficking, anti-sexual harassment, conflict of interest, code of conduct, and clinic operations. The network is managed by a dedicated, skilled leadership team and governed by a voluntary Board of Directors composed of experts from the public, private, and development sectors—all committed to advancing SHN toward long-term sustainability.