Mollahat: A training workshop and quality improvement advocacy meeting was held at the Mollahat Upazila Health Complex of the district to reduce mortality due to heart disease and stroke and strengthen the high blood pressure control program. The workshop took place this morning at the Upazila Health Complex auditorium and was presided over by Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Ten Mong.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, National Heart Foundation, Khulna Zone Divisional Program Officer Aslam Parvez and Surveillance Medical Officer Dr. Ali Nur Hasan were present as trainers in the workshop. Logistics Officer Md. Rasheduzzaman, Field Officer Md. Ataur Rahman, and other concerned officials attended as well.
CHCPs of 20 community clinics of the upazila, representatives of community groups, and local leaders participated in the workshop. Emphasis was placed on increasing public awareness of hypertension and diabetes control, as well as regular screening and early detection of the disease.
Newly appointed doctors, nursing supervisors, SSN, SAC MO, storekeepers, and statisticians, along with relevant officials, participated in the quality improvement advocacy meeting held on the same day. The meeting discussed the importance of increasing hypertension registration and screening activities, strengthening manpower in NCD corners, adhering to medical protocols, bolstering counseling for lifestyle changes, and reducing the missed visit rate.
The organizers expressed optimism that these activities will enhance the quality of primary healthcare and play a crucial role in reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.