Dhaka:President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir stated that enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Bangladesh could reduce the need for patients to seek treatment abroad.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the President made these comments during a meeting at Bangabhaban with a seven-member delegation from the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by its President, Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam.
The President emphasized the importance of professionals performing their duties without political bias to ensure effective service delivery. Professor Dr. Md. Shahinul Alam, who is also the chairman of the Department of Hepatology at Bangladesh Medical University, informed the President about the availability of liver transplantation services in the country.
He highlighted the growing number of patients with fatty liver disease, attributed to diabetes, unhealthy diets, and lifestyle changes. Additionally, Professor Alam noted a rise in hepatitis B cases.
Professor Shahinul 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. The President accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation in the event.
The meeting was attended by the President's Military Secretary, Secretary, and liver specialists from the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh.