Cumilla:The government is focusing on supplying necessary medical equipment to medical college hospitals and is taking steps to address current shortages, as stated by Fisheries, Livestock and Agriculture Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister mentioned he would soon discuss with the health minister the allocation of required medical equipment for Cumilla Medical College Hospital. He emphasized making maximum efforts to resolve the hospital's existing issues and announced plans to increase its bed capacity to 1,000.
The minister made these remarks as the chief guest at the Internship Completion Ceremony of the 29th batch and Reunion-2026, held at the hospital's new auditorium. He highlighted the importance of proper maintenance of medical equipment in government medical colleges to prevent damage and ensure functionality throughout their service life.
Minister Amin Ur Rashid also urged doctors to adopt a compassionate approach to patient care, suggesting that doctors could build trust and provide mental comfort to patients by giving them sufficient time and listening carefully to their concerns. He stressed that humane behavior towards patients is as important as medical treatment.