DMCH burn unit limits visitors

The authorities of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) limited the visitors Saturday to its burn unit in a bid to protect arson victims from getting infected.

The DMCH authorities announced the decision at a press conference held at the hospital to keep the wards sterile by restricting random visit of patients' relatives and well-wishers.

"Despite restriction, people throng the sensitive burn unit every day to see the fire victims," said DMCH's Director Brig Gen Md Mustafizur Rahman.

Taking the sufferings of burn victims into account, he said, the authorities have imposed the restriction again to avoid any unwanted infection in the fire victims.

The medical authorities came up with the fresh move at a time when the burn unit is struggling to provide treatment to the people who fell victim to arson attacks during the nationwide non-stop blockade and general strike.

Meanwhile, Health Minister Mohammad Nasim and State Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak visited the burn unit Saturday and inquired about the treatment of ill-fated arson victims.

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