Criticising past mismanagement of the health sector, Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain said the sector fell far behind during 17 years of rule, and that no negligence in it will now be tolerated. Those who neglect their duties will lose their jobs, he warned.
He spoke as chief guest on Monday morning at a discussion during the “National Cancer Conference 2026” at the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital in Mohakhali, Dhaka. The discussion was titled “Cancer care for all: integrating prevention, precise treatment, palliative care and policymaking”.
The health minister said steps were being taken to install radiotherapy machines quickly in the country’s cancer hospitals, so that patients can get modern treatment at home.
He said the country has the staff and technologists needed to run modern equipment. If needed, they will be trained over the next three months to make the best use of the new technology.
He also said delays in installing and starting modern cancer treatment equipment would be removed, and that with the prime minister’s help steps would be taken to make sure such equipment can be imported duty-free.
The meeting was chaired by Professor Dr Mostafa Aziz Sumon, director of the National Cancer Hospital. Those present included BNP standing committee member Professor Dr Farhad Halim Dalim, Public Works Department chief engineer Md Khalequzzaman Chowdhury, and Directorate General of Health Services additional director general Professor Dr Zahid Raihan.
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