Voice 9, Dhaka Bureauঃ Dr. Samant Lal Sen, the coordinator of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute, has recently received the responsibility of the new Health Minister. Within a week of taking on the responsibility, he has ordered the closure of all hospitals, diagnostic centers, and clinics. He stated this during a press briefing at the Secretariat on Tuesday (January 16).
The Health Minister said that hospitals, diagnostic centers, and clinics without a license must close on their own. Otherwise, the ministry will take strict action. He added, "I myself am a beneficiary of a hospital without a license. Therefore, I will never compromise on this matter. You know, I have already stated that I will stand against corruption. There will be no exception for unauthorized hospitals."Regarding the death of Ayan, Dr. Samant Lal Sen said, "The death of the child Ayan is a very tragic incident. Appropriate measures will be taken regarding Ayan's death. As far as I know, the investigation committee will submit a report tomorrow. If there is any negligence in treatment, no one will be spared."
Earlier, Ayan's father, Shamim Ahmed, and his family came to the Health Ministry in the morning to meet the Health Minister with claims of Ayan's murder, along with a fair trial. At this time, Ayan's father described the incident of Ayan's death to the Health Minister.
Additional Director General of the Health Department, Ahmedul Kabir, who was present with the Health Minister, said, "The registration of the unregistered and the campaign to close them will start soon."
He added, "United Health Services must obtain a license. In total, about 8,000 hospitals and 9,000 diagnostic centers are registered. There is no exception for large hospitals."
