Besides, Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) and fertility regulation activities, Integrated management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is also playing an important role in child survival through reducing child mortality and morbidity and promoting child growth, development and healthy practices. Effective implementation of IMCI case management guidelines improved quality of care in health facilities across various settings in Bangladesh. Considering its impact at a low cost, government plans gradual expansion of IMCI programme in the country. How well IMCI can work depends upon the strength of the health system responsible for its implementation. However, health system support for IMCI rarely reached adequate levels in Bangladesh
