Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen
AstraZeneca vaccination will continue: Health minister
At a time when AstraZeneca is withdrawing its covid vaccine from the market admitting that it has ‘dangerous’ side effects, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samant Lal Sen has said that the AstraZeneca vaccination programme will continue in Bangladesh as no harmful symptoms have been found among the people who received the vaccine in the country so far.
Health Minister issues warning to doctors absent from work
Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen on Saturday said, "My only directive is to improve healthcare at the grassroots level. I have informed all members of the health ministry, including the Director-General, about the reasons for doctors' absence from work. Areas where doctors were absent have already been addressed, and appropriate actions are being taken. Additionally, I am closely monitoring the performance of active personnel to ensure they are fulfilling their duties effectively."
Prof Anu Muhammad is out of danger: Health Minister
Economist Anu Muhammad is now undergoing treatment has at Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka for advanced medical care. He is in stable condition and is under constant observation. The Prime Minister consistently keeps an eye on his treatment, said Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen.
UNICEF wants to work for improving children's health care: Health minister
Health Minister Samanta Lal said, "This special agency of the United Nations has expressed interest in working in the country on other aspects of the health sector, including ensuring safe motherhood and vaccination of children," the minister said today (31 March) after a meeting with Sheldon Yett, the country representative of UNICEF.
Medical board formed, govt to bear medical expenses
Health Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen today said five survivors of the deadly Bailey Road building blaze are still in a precarious state and will continue to undergo treatment at the hospital.
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