Govt unveils treatment plan for uprising injured

Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has said the government will provide free, fast-track medical services for all those injured during the anti-discrimination movement, reports UNB.

The initiative, which includes lifetime free treatment in all government hospitals, is aimed at ensuring comprehensive care for those affected by the July-August uprising.

He came up with the remarks while speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in front of the office of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation and the Ministry of Health, on the government's plan for the treatment, rehabilitation and employment of the student population martyred and injured in the July-August Revolution.

The government has also designated the Cabin Block of BSMMU Hospital as a multi-disciplinary treatment centre, offering outpatient services and specialised care for the injured, he added.

"New physiotherapy facilities, including robotic therapy, will be gradually introduced, and expert teams from abroad will assist in providing the service," Sayedur Rahman said.

"A nationwide network of hospitals, including divisional and specialised facilities, will be established to ensure injured individuals receive timely and efficient treatment. For complex cases, such as eye injuries, foreign specialists will be consulted, and patients may be sent abroad for advanced procedures."

He said a dedicated mental health facility will be set up at the Institute of Mental Health to address trauma sustained by those involved in the movement.