PM takes responsibility for treatment of critically ill Anifa

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has taken responsibility for the treatment of two-year-old Anifa Akter, who is suffering from a complex congenital disease, reports BSS.

Anifa Akter was born with a serious congenital illness, but her impoverished family is unable to bear the cost of her treatment.

After the matter was reported in the media, it came to the notice of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.

The Prime Minister then instructed his Additional Press Secretary, Atikur Rahman Ruman to gather detailed information about the family and ensure that the child receives the necessary medical assistance, said PM's Deputy Press Secretary Jahidul Islam Rony.

He said following the Prime Minister's directive, a delegation led by Member Secretary of Amra BNP Poribar Agriculturist Moksedul Momin (Mithun) visited the child at National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) and Hospital.

Prime Minister's Office (PMO) physician and renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Shah Mohammad Amanullah Aman accompanied him.