Chittagong University is an autonomous higher education institution in Bangladesh with approximately 30,000 students currently enrolled. Many of these students rely on the Chittagong University Medical Center for common ailments such as colds, fevers, injuries, or the early stages of illness. Since the university is located 22 kilometres away from the city, the medical center is the only reliable place for first aid for most students.
Unfortunately, this facility lacks adequate resources to meet the needs of the students. Although 14 doctors are officially listed, only 1 or 2 are usually present at any given time. As a result, patients often have to wait for hours to receive treatment. Additionally, the center lacks proper diagnostic equipment, further diminishing its ability to provide adequate care.
So, we the students of the university urge the authorities concerned to focus on renovating and upgrading the Chittagong University Medical Centre to better serve the healthcare needs of the students.
Md. Riyad Uddin
Student
University of Chittagong
riyaduddin.cu@gmail.com