Rangpur: A new horizon in healthcare is about to open for the people of the northern region with the opening of a 460-bed modern cancer, kidney, and heart disease treatment centre in Rangpur next year. The ongoing construction work of the centre at Rangpur Medical College Hospital (RpMCH) premises in the city will be complete by December 2026.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Public Works Department Chief Engineer Mohammad Shamim Akhter, during a visit to the construction site on Friday, stated that the construction of the multi-story building is expected to be completed by December 2026. He also directed the construction company to ensure the quality of the work and adhere to the timeline for the project. The visit included Director of RpMCH Brigadier General Md Ashiqur Rahman, along with concerned engineers and representatives of the construction company.
Once the construction is completed, the centre will commence medical services by installing modern medical equipment and deploying the necessary manpower. This development is anticipated to significantly reduce the need for patients in the northern region to travel to Dhaka or abroad for advanced treatment.
RpMCH Director highlighted the current challenges faced by the hospital, emphasizing the necessity for the expansion of space and infrastructure to handle the patient load. The new centre aims to alleviate some of this pressure. Previously, there was no dedicated medical centre for cancer, kidney, and heart disease in the northern part of the country, forcing patients to seek treatment in Dhaka or abroad, which resulted in time, financial costs, and physical hardship.
Local residents are optimistic that the new centre will benefit not only the people of Rangpur but also those from surrounding districts, providing access to advanced medical treatment. The facility will be equipped with modern amenities, experienced medical professionals, and the latest technology for disease diagnosis.