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PM pledges medical varsity in each division if reelected
DHAKA, Oct 7, 2018 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government, if elected for another term, would set up a medical university in every division.
Besides, the government has taken a plan to construct multistoried buildings in the upazila headquarters to facilitate the doctors of the upazila health complex to live there, she said while addressing the Doctors Conference-2018 at her Gonobhaban here this afternoon.
She said construction of modern buildings for Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) is going on to replace the dilapidated ones.
Sheikh Hasina said her government with limited resources has made the best stride to reach healthcare services to the doorstep of the people. Government has also tried to reach modern healthcare services to the district and upazila levels so people get specialized treatment at home.
Urging the doctors to be more caring to the patients, the prime minister said, “You are engaged in a noble profession as nothing can be more gracious than providing treatment for a patient.”
Sheikh Hasina laid importance on modernization of the curriculum of the private medical colleges to produce efficient doctors.
Health Minister Muhammad Nasim and State Minister for Health Zahid Maleque attended the function as special guests while president of the Confederation of Medical Associations of Asia and Oceania Dr Ravindran R Naidu was present as the guest of honour.
President of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Dr Mostafa Jalal Mohiuddin was in the chair while Vice Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Dr. Kanak Barua and secretary general of BMA Dr. Ehtashamul Haq spoke among others on the occasion.
Responding to a 16-point demand placed by BMA in the conference, the prime minister said her government, if elected for the next term, would consider those with high importance.
“We want to build a Bangladesh where people will have access to their all basic needs including healthcare services. It’s the duty of the state to make sure that people get medical services and have access to nutrition,” she said adding that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman had incorporated the provision in the constitution.
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