Cumilla:Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain discovered five doctors absent during a surprise visit to the Muradnagar Upazila Health Complex on Wednesday morning. He has ordered departmental action against the absentee doctors.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the minister expressed dissatisfaction over the absence of the doctors. Additionally, he revealed plans to upgrade the health complex to a 151-bed facility, which will include 10 dialysis machines, a 20-bed maternity ward, a 20-bed facility for newborns, separate physiotherapy services for men and women, and a breastfeeding centre.
The tender process for this project is anticipated to be completed within the next 15 to 16 days, as stated by the minister. He also mentioned that doctors will be appointed to Muradnagar hospital from among the 48 physicians scheduled to join on November 1.
Despite noting improvements in the hospital's overall management compared to the past, the minister expressed concerns about its waste and garbage management. He instructed doctors posted on deputation to ensure their presence at the hospital and highlighted the government's focus on women's healthcare, with separate treatment facilities being arranged for children.