Sirajganj:The 'E-Appointment Health Service' has been officially launched at Sirajganj Medical College Hospital to ensure faster and easier access to healthcare services for people at their doorsteps.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. MA Muhit inaugurated the digital service as the chief guest at a program this afternoon.
Dr. Muhit emphasized the need for automation and digitization to enhance transparency and efficiency in the health sector. He noted the government's initiative to introduce 'e-Health Cards' as part of a comprehensive 'e-Health System,' starting with a pilot project in Sirajganj and five other districts.
The state minister also addressed the issue of overcrowding at major hospitals in Dhaka, highlighting the need to strengthen district hospitals and upazila health complexes to decentralize healthcare services effectively. He outlined the government's progress over the past nine months and the visible positive changes in managing medical colleges and district hospitals.
Dr. Muhit praised the dedication of doctors and healthcare workers, citing their commitment to attending to a high number of patients daily. He acknowledged their efforts in vaccination campaigns, such as administering measles vaccines to two crore children within a month.
The launch event was attended by Health Services Division Secretary Dr. ANM Bazlur Rashid, Directorate General of Health Services Director General Professor Dr. Pravath Chandra Biswas, DGHS Director (Administration) Professor Dr. Jalal Uddin Mohammad Rumi, and Sirajganj Deputy Commissioner Md Aminul Islam, among others.