President urges surgeons to gain confidence of patients
Sunday, 9 December 2007
President Iajuddin Ahmed Saturday urged the surgeons to take appropriate measures to gain confidence of the country's patients to prevent them from flying abroad for treatment, reports UNB.
"… a good number of Bangladeshi patients fly abroad for treatment and spend a huge amount of foreign currency every year, which is not at all desirable for a developing country like ours," he said.
The President was addressing the 10th International Surgical Congress at a city hotel as the chief guest. Health Adviser Major General (retd) ASM Matiur Rahman attended the programme as the special guest.
He thanked Society of Surgeons of Bangladesh for organising such a congress and expressed his confidence that it would open up a new horizon to exchange newer ideas through different scientific deliberations among the participants. "And thus they will be mutually benefited," he added.
The President termed the roles of surgeons and physicians as of paramount importance in serving humanity.
Iajuddin said people seek the services of surgeons at the critical juncture when a person sits between life and death.
"Therefore, the services of the physicians are unmatched in terms of its merit and importance to save the valuable lives of patients," he added.
He also called upon the surgeons to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication, as their services are not only a mere profession but also a noble mission to serve mankind.
The President urged surgeons to provide desired healthcare services, especially for the have-nots section, who could not afford the cost of the treatment, in the region.
He stressed the need for research exchange programme on medical education as it could play a significant role in promoting and boosting modern knowledge and development of medical science in this region.
"I hope this congress will make a step forward in this direction," the President said.
Meanwhile, the President Saturday praised the Bangladeshi scouts for their services to humanity, particularly their relief activities in cyclone-hit coastal districts.
The President's appreciation came when a nine-member delegation of scouts, led by Chief National Commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts M Fazlur Rahman, met him at Bangabhaban and apprised him of scouts' activities.
Later, the President gave Silver Awards and certificates to Eric
Khoo, president of Asia Pacific Region (APR) Scouts Foundation
Management Committee, Malaysia and Mohammad Ali Khalid,
vice-chairman, APR Scouts Committee for their devoted services in scouting in Malaysia and Asia Pacific Region.
The awards were given on the eve of International Centenary COMDECA to be inaugurated in Cox's Bazar today (Sunday).
"… a good number of Bangladeshi patients fly abroad for treatment and spend a huge amount of foreign currency every year, which is not at all desirable for a developing country like ours," he said.
The President was addressing the 10th International Surgical Congress at a city hotel as the chief guest. Health Adviser Major General (retd) ASM Matiur Rahman attended the programme as the special guest.
He thanked Society of Surgeons of Bangladesh for organising such a congress and expressed his confidence that it would open up a new horizon to exchange newer ideas through different scientific deliberations among the participants. "And thus they will be mutually benefited," he added.
The President termed the roles of surgeons and physicians as of paramount importance in serving humanity.
Iajuddin said people seek the services of surgeons at the critical juncture when a person sits between life and death.
"Therefore, the services of the physicians are unmatched in terms of its merit and importance to save the valuable lives of patients," he added.
He also called upon the surgeons to discharge their duties with utmost sincerity and dedication, as their services are not only a mere profession but also a noble mission to serve mankind.
The President urged surgeons to provide desired healthcare services, especially for the have-nots section, who could not afford the cost of the treatment, in the region.
He stressed the need for research exchange programme on medical education as it could play a significant role in promoting and boosting modern knowledge and development of medical science in this region.
"I hope this congress will make a step forward in this direction," the President said.
Meanwhile, the President Saturday praised the Bangladeshi scouts for their services to humanity, particularly their relief activities in cyclone-hit coastal districts.
The President's appreciation came when a nine-member delegation of scouts, led by Chief National Commissioner of Bangladesh Scouts M Fazlur Rahman, met him at Bangabhaban and apprised him of scouts' activities.
Later, the President gave Silver Awards and certificates to Eric
Khoo, president of Asia Pacific Region (APR) Scouts Foundation
Management Committee, Malaysia and Mohammad Ali Khalid,
vice-chairman, APR Scouts Committee for their devoted services in scouting in Malaysia and Asia Pacific Region.
The awards were given on the eve of International Centenary COMDECA to be inaugurated in Cox's Bazar today (Sunday).