PM schedules a visit to Dhaka Medical College

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will visit Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) on 10 July.

The announcement was made on Thursday by Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain during a ceremony at the hospital’s Department of Pathology, where advanced microscopes and other laboratory equipment were formally handed over.

The minister said the prime minister would be accompanied by Dr Zubaida Rahman during the visit. He expressed confidence that the visit would contribute to enhancing the quality of healthcare services provided by the hospital.

The event also marked the introduction of new diagnostic equipment at the Department of Pathology. Hospital officials said the installation of a state-of-the-art microscope would improve the accuracy and efficiency of cancer diagnosis, allowing specialists to detect diseases more effectively.

Addressing the country’s dengue situation, the minister said authorities have intensified preparations ahead of the expected rise in infections during July and August, which are traditionally the peak months for mosquito-borne illnesses.

He said the Ministry of Health and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) had coordinated preparedness measures from the national level down to upazilas to ensure healthcare facilities remain ready to respond to any increase in patients.

According to the minister, NS1 dengue testing kits have already been distributed to police stations and upazila and district-level health facilities. Hospitals in Dhaka and other major cities have also been instructed to remain fully prepared, with plans in place to expand treatment capacity if patient numbers increase.

He added that dengue prevention campaigns are being carried out across the country, beginning at the union level.

Local communities, including religious leaders and residents, are being encouraged to help eliminate mosquito breeding grounds by keeping their surroundings clean.

The minister also said Bangladesh currently has sufficient stocks of vaccines, laboratory reagents and saline solutions to support patient care.

If required, mobile hospitals will be deployed to strengthen treatment services and ensure uninterrupted healthcare during any surge in dengue cases.

Officials said the combination of improved diagnostic technology and strengthened disease preparedness reflects ongoing efforts to enhance Bangladesh’s public health system ahead of the peak dengue season.