public hospitals
Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds
Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.
Afternoon Outpatient Services: Good step
Patients have mostly praised the afternoon outpatient services initiated at some public hospitals on a pilot basis though concerns remain about its long-term sustainability due to the severe shortage of physicians and other healthcare staffers.
Renting Ambulance at Govt Hospitals: Patients forced to pay double
Patients across the country are forced to pay almost double the usual fares for ambulances because of a cartel of ambulance owners at public hospitals.
Govt doctors can see patients after hours
Doctors in 83 public hospitals would be able to run private practice after office hours at their institutions from March as the government looks to get more use out of the existing healthcare infrastructure.
Don't ignore the threat of mishandled medical waste
Bangladesh needs a comprehensive medical waste disposal mechanism
Hospital infections must be kept in check
Healthcare budgets should be used efficiently to ensure proper care for patients
How Bangladesh can achieve universal health coverage
Investment in healthcare is necessary for sustainable development
Who are these mystery shoppers and billers in public hospitals?
Government must investigate bloated Covid-time spending by health facilities
Tk 30cr lost in irregular purchase of Covid-19 medical equipment
Public hospitals in the capital purchased medical equipment at astronomical prices during the first four months of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, according to an audit report.
Keep outdoor services open after Eid holidays
Outdoor services at all public hospitals will remain open the next day of Eid to minimise sufferings that the patients may encounter
Docs observe 2-hr work stoppage
Patients suffered immensely as doctors at public hospitals across the country observed a two-hour work stoppage yesterday protesting “discrepancies” in the eighth national pay scale.
Shabby upkeep of Dhaka public hospitals (video)
Despite several marked improvements in the public health sector, authorities are yet to make public hospitals to host a warm welcome to the commoners.