Helping the underprivileged with medical support

Dip Medical Services & Dipasha Foundation, founded by Dr Farzana Rahman, started its journey in 2015 to provide medical treatment and support to underprivileged and low-skilled people, especially women and girls of Singra, Natore.

Initially, it was a small diagnostic centre, which is now a full-fledged clinic, dedicated to the treatment of women and young girls. As part of an awareness campaign, Dip Medical Services & Dipasha Foundation organised free medical camps in different villages, high schools, and colleges to educate young girls on preventive measures to reduce risks of various complications and life-threatening diseases. The clinic shares knowledge with rural women and young girls to reduce possible gynecological diseases and maternal illnesses.

Dip Medical Services & Dipasha Foundation provides financial leniency and in many cases, services for free, to those in need.

Amid the pandemic, the team of the clinic surveyed selected areas to find out the ratio of pregnant women, and educated them about the procedures that need to be followed throughout pregnancies. Special sessions were conducted to teach women about ways to stay clean and healthy as a family.

"We have collaborated with NGOs, and hope to continue working towards bettering circumstances for pregnant women, alongside taking measures to ensure improvement of children's physical and mental wellbeing," said Dr Farzana Rahman.

Throughout 2021, Dip Medical Services & Dipasha Foundation helped with Covid-19 vaccine registrations, and conducted sessions related to mental health. The clinic also ran winter clothing drives for those in need.

Dr Farzana Rahman has involved minority groups in several of her projects. Among other accomplishments, she won the Joy Bangla Youth Award in 2020, as well as the Inspiring Women Award and IVD Bangladesh Volunteer Award in 2021, for her earnest efforts.

The author is a freelance journalist. Email: nawarzareen@gmail.com.