Phulpur:Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain made an unannounced visit to the Phulpur Upazila Health Complex, resulting in the transfer of a nurse and a salary deduction for several doctors.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Sakhawat ordered the transfer of a nurse due to negligence in duty and directed that one day's salary be deducted from four doctors who were absent without prior permission.
During the inspection, Sakhawat informed journalists about the government's commitment to enhancing the health sector, aligning with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's directives. He highlighted efforts to improve hospital cleanliness, increase medicine supplies, and ensure adequate saline stocks. The minister also expressed optimism for noticeable progress in the health sector in the coming months.
Furthermore, the government plans to invite tenders worth several thousand crore taka within 15 days to develop healthcare institutions, including upazila health complexes. Sakhawat mentioned initiatives to establish modern pathological laboratories at upazila hospitals to expand diagnostic facilities at the grassroots level.
The minister also conducted a surprise visit to the Tarakanda Upazila Health Complex, continuing his oversight of healthcare facilities in the area.