A review meeting of the five years Strategic Plan (July 2022- June 2027) of SMC and SMC EL was held in Cox’s Bazar on September 11, 2023 upon completion of its first year. The plan was developed for the strategic expansion of the program (for SMC) and generate more revenue (for SMC EL) by adding new products and expanding geographic coverage over the five years period. 

Mr. Toslim Uddin Khan, MD & CEO, SMC made a presentation on the Strategic Plan of SMC and SMC EL followed by a discussion session. Mr. Waliul Islam, Chairman, SMC and SMC EL Board, distinguished Board Directors and Company Members and senior management of both the Companies attended the review meeting. 

The Board Directors and the Company Members shared their satisfaction for the overall progress made in the first year (FY 2023). They emphasized on widening the program impact such as introduction of hypertension and diabetes services. They also highlighted the importance of strengthening Long-acting Reversible Contraceptives (LARC) program to increase the uptake of IUD. 

Later, representatives of each SMC Star Networks (Blue Star, Green Star, Pink Star, Rose Star, Gold Star) joined the meeting and shared their experience with the Board Directors and the Company Members and other guests. Mr. Khan facilitated the session that provided an opportunity for the Board Directors and the Company Members to know the details about the Star network providers and their activities. Mr. Islam and other distinguished guests highly appreciated the initiative for organizing such a noteworthy interaction with the providers.

Source: Newsletter-46 (July-September), 2023