Cumilla:Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain conducted a surprise visit to the Muradnagar Upazila Health Complex in Cumilla, leading to orders for departmental action against five doctors who failed to report to their assigned workplaces.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister's unannounced visit took place this morning, where he assessed the medical services and overall activities of the hospital.
During his inspection, Minister Sakhawat toured various sections of the hospital, including the wards, emergency, and outpatient departments. He interacted with patients and their families to evaluate the quality of healthcare services, the availability of medicines, and any challenges they faced. He also emphasized the importance of hospital cleanliness and the regular attendance of healthcare workers.
The minister directed the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to initiate departmental proceedings against the five doctors who had not joined their posts despite being appointed. He reiterated the government's commitment to providing quality healthcare services and highlighted the need for vigilance to prevent patient harassment by brokers in government hospitals.
Minister Sakhawat urged hospital authorities to ensure patients receive appropriate medical care and emphasized the necessity of doctors' regular attendance and maintaining hospital cleanliness.