Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain has said mobile team operations will be intensified across the country to prevent adulterated medicines and medical malpractice.
“Strict measures will be taken to prevent the sale of contaminated drugs in dispensaries,” he said at a press briefing after the second session of the Deputy Commissioners’ Conference at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka.
He said cooperation from deputy commissioners has been sought to address existing challenges in the health sector. Various limitations were highlighted during the meeting, and discussions were held on effective steps to overcome them.
Emphasising cleanliness to reduce dengue risk, the minister said prevention should be prioritised over treatment.
He also said instructions have been given to ensure a steady supply of anti-rabies vaccines and antivenom for snakebite treatment.
Referring to the ongoing measles vaccination campaign, he said about 81 percent of the target has already been achieved, adding that full coverage will be ensured soon.
The minister further said initiatives have been taken to deploy members of Bangladesh Ansar at upazila health complexes and other healthcare centres. Each centre will have a team of 10 Ansar personnel, including one platoon commander, and the plan will be implemented quickly.
State Minister for Health and Family Welfare MA Muhit was also present at the event.