BanglaPress Desk: Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain has claimed that, thanks to the efforts of physicians, the quality of healthcare in the country is better than at any time in the past.
He stated that it has now been possible to ensure 100% attendance of doctors at most Upazila Health Complexes. Furthermore, the quality of food provided in hospitals has improved compared to the past. The government is also working to maintain overall cleanliness and a hygienic environment within hospitals.
The Minister made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion session held during the inauguration of a newly constructed four-story steel-structure building at the Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute in Dhaka on Monday (November 9).
The event was presided over by Professor Dr. A. K. M. Azizul Haque, Chairman of the institution’s Board of Directors.
The Health Minister noted that doctors in the country are successfully performing complex surgeries and providing medical care with great skill and efficiency—a clear testament to the capabilities of the nation’s healthcare sector. He praised the physicians for their competence, courage, and humane approach toward patients.
"I am not a doctor myself, but I hold physicians in high regard," he said. "I wish to work for them, as no government initiative for the development of the healthcare sector can be successfully implemented without their cooperation."
Addressing the issue of hospital drainage and waste management, the Minister announced that a separate project, involving an investment of several thousand crore taka, has been initiated to provide a permanent solution. Efforts are underway to ensure the separate management of medical and general waste.
He added that the government is working to build a corruption-free, people-friendly healthcare system, while ensuring that advanced, modern, and affordable medical care is accessible to every citizen. In this regard, he sought the cooperation of all, including the media.
Earlier, the Minister inaugurated the ICU, post-operative unit, e-registration system, QR-code-based services, and the outpatient department at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR), where he also participated in a discussion. During the visit, he announced an allocation of 50 crore taka for the development of the institution.
The event was presided over by NITOR Director Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kenan, with the participation of Professor Dr. [Name omitted in source text]—President of the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB). Harun Al Rashid and Secretary General Dr. Md. Zahirul Islam Shakil, along with other concerned individuals, were present.
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