Dhaka: Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today called upon all government and non-government organizations, media activists, and civil society to join hands in combating the spread of chronic diseases. He made the call in a message on the occasion of World Thalassemia Day as Bangladesh is celebrating the 8th World Thalassemia Day like the previous year.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Yunus highlighted that the number of people suffering from this chronic disease in Bangladesh is increasing due to the risk of both husband and wife carrying the gene for the disease. He emphasized the importance of awareness, stating that it is necessary for both men and women to know if they are carriers of this disease.
The chief adviser further mentioned that the current interim government is implementing various measures aimed at improving the health sector to create a healthy and capable population. This commitment includes reforming the health sector to ensure that affordable and quality health care is accessible to all citizens.