President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has said further improvements in the quality of healthcare services in Bangladesh could reduce patients’ tendency to seek treatment abroad.
He made the remarks when a seven-member delegation of the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh, led by its President Professor Dr Md Shahinul Alam, met him at Bangabhaban, said President’s Press Secretary Md Sarwar Alam.
The President stressed that professionals should perform their duties above political considerations to discharge their responsibilities more effectively.
During the meeting, Professor Shahinul, who is also chairman of the Department of Hepatology at Bangladesh Medical University, briefed the President on the availability of liver transplantation services in Bangladesh.
He also highlighted the alarming rise in fatty liver disease, attributing the trend to diabetes, unhealthy dietary habits and lifestyle changes. He noted a gradual increase in hepatitis B cases as well.
Professor Shahinul invited the President to attend the upcoming conference of the Asian Pacific Association for the Study of the Liver (APASL) as the chief guest.
The President accepted the invitation and assured the delegation of his participation in the event.
The President’s Military Secretary and Secretary, along with liver specialists who are members of the Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh, were present at the meeting.
