The government will ensure that medical services are provided according to individual needs rather than financial capacity, said Dr. Zubaida Rahman, spouse of the Prime Minister, on Saturday evening. She made the remarks at an Iftar event organized by the Doctors Association of Bangladesh (DAB).
Dr. Zubaida emphasized that upazila health centers will be developed as primary hubs for maternal, child, and newborn healthcare services.
During the event, Health Minister Mohammad Shahabawat Hossain urged all doctors to help eliminate middlemen from government hospitals, ensuring fair and efficient healthcare delivery. Additionally, State Minister for Health Dr. M. A. Muhit encouraged doctors to maintain a dedicated service attitude while treating patients.
Representatives of DAB called on all doctors to attend hospitals on time and provide regular care, assuring their support in fulfilling all legitimate patient needs.
Key Points:
- The government aims to provide healthcare based on need, not financial ability.
- Upazila health centres will be strengthened for maternal and child health.
- Efforts to remove middlemen from public hospitals were emphasized.
- Doctors are urged to maintain professional service ethics.
