Dhaka: Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum today laid emphasis on building awareness among people on prevention of diseases to stay healthy. 'Building awareness about prevention among people is required to escape disease and stay healthy,' she said. The advisor said this while addressing the opening ceremony of a scientific seminar at the National Institute of Neuro Sciences and Hospital (NINH) in city's Agargoan. According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Society of Neurologist of Bangladesh organized the seminar on the occasion of World Movement Disorders Day, as stated in a PID handout. Referring to the services provided by the country's medical personnel during Covid-19, the advisor noted that nobody sought medical treatment abroad during that time, instead opting for care within the country. 'As they could handle such a major disaster, it can easily be expected that they will be able to deal with any disaster as well,' she remarked. Regarding the training of doctors, Nurjahan Begum expr essed her desire for enhanced training programs, stating, "I would be very happy if we could have arranged training for doctors so that they can use the education for the welfare of the people." She advocated for an increase in the training period for doctors and the inclusion of all subjects in the training program for practical learning. Additionally, she emphasized the importance of conducting research on dementia and movement disorders. The inaugural session was presided over by the convener of the Society of Neurologists of Bangladesh, Professor Dr. M A Hannan. Other notable speakers included DGHS Director General Professor Dr. Md Abu Zafar, NINH Director Professor Dr. Quazi Deen Mohammad, and Member Secretary of the Society of Neurologists of Bangladesh Dr. Mohammad Nazmul Huda.
