Cumilla:Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid announced plans to upgrade Cumilla Medical College Hospital (CuMCH) to a 1,000-bed facility from its current 500-bed capacity.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister made this announcement while addressing the Internship Completion and Doctors' Reunion-2026 event for the 29th batch at CuMCH's new auditorium. He emphasized that the government is committed to resolving the hospital's issues and enhancing healthcare services.
Minister Aminur Rashid, who also serves as the chairman of the hospital management committee, highlighted the government's priority to rectify shortages and ensure the provision of essential medical equipment and accessories to medical college hospitals. He mentioned his intention to discuss these needs with the health minister soon.
He stressed the importance of the proper maintenance of medical equipment to ensure they function throughout their service life and urged hospital authorities to prioritize this. Furthermore, Rashid called for a compassionate, patient-focused approach in healthcare, advising doctors to listen carefully to patients to better understand their health concerns and provide suitable advice.
The minister also encouraged doctors to extend their roles beyond prescribing medication by advising patients on disease prevention, including the importance of consuming safe and nutritious food and maintaining healthy lifestyles. He underscored that dietary habits and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce disease risks, urging physicians to promote preventive healthcare and the significance of safe food in sustaining good health.
Addressing the new graduates, Aminur Rashid urged them to commit to public service, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, responsibility, and compassion. The program was chaired by Cumilla Medical College Principal Professor Dr. Md Masum Hasan, with Cumilla City Corporation Administrator Md Yusuf Mulla Tipu attending as the special guest.