Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir emphasized that enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Bangladesh could decrease the trend of patients seeking medical treatment abroad. He highlighted the presence of world-class medical facilities in the country.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the President shared these views during a meeting with a delegation from the Hepatology Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh. The delegation was led by its President, Prof Dr Md Shahinul Alam, at Bangabhaban.
The President's Press Secretary, Md Sarwar Alam, briefed reporters after the meeting. During the discussion, Dr. Shahinul Alam, also the chairman of the Department of Hepatology at Bangladesh Medical University, informed the President about the availability of liver transplantation services in Bangladesh. He also raised concerns about the rising incidence of fatty liver disease in the country, attributing it to diabetes, dietary habits, and lifestyle changes. Additionally, the number of hepatitis B patients is reportedly on the rise.
Dr. Shahinul Alam extended an invitation to the President to attend the upcoming conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) as the chief guest. President Mirza Fakhrul accepted the invitation and assured his attendance.
The meeting was also attended by the President's military secretary, his secretary, and liver specialist physicians who are members of the Hepatology Society, Dhaka, Bangladesh.