Maternal and Child Health Training Institute - MCHTI

In 1953, the Maternal and Child Health Training Institute Started with 20 beds by the joint initiative of UNICEF and WHO. Its main objective was limited MCH services, training of Lady Health Visitors (LHV) engaged in MCH/FP activities. In 1960, the institution was upgraded to 100 beds hospital. In 1991: The government of Bangladesh submitted a proposal to Govt. of Japan to upgrade the MCHTI by Grant Aid. Japan Government agreed to support for the up-gradation & renovation. In1997: MCHTI got the status and certificate as a ‘Baby-Friendly Hospital’ by WHO and UNICEF. In May 1998: A contract was signed between the Governments of Bangladesh & Japan and reconstruction & renovation work of MCHTI was started. In September 1999: Launched five years Technical Assistance Project for “Human Resource Development in Reproductive Health” (HRDRH) in connection with Grant Aid. In June 2000: Reconstruction & renovation was completed and modernization of MCHTI with an extension of 100 beds to 173 beds. The Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh and Japan inaugurated the newly constructed MCHTI on 19th August 2000.