Chinese medical team commends treatment of those injured during uprising

The Chinese medical team, invited by the government of Bangladesh has commended with the treatment provided to the injured from the recent mass uprising, said Dr. Shah Md Helal Uddin, additional secretary of the Planning Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

“The Chinese team, composed primarily of medical assessment specialists, will submit a full assessment report after discussions with experts and higher authorities,” he said today (26 September) during a press conference.

He further said, “Based on the report from the Chinese medical team, we will take further measures. We are considering bringing in Chinese experts or sending patients abroad for advanced treatment if necessary.”

The additional secretary emphasised the government’s commitment, saying, “There will be no shortage of efforts from the Ministry of Health in ensuring proper treatment for all the injured.”

The team has reviewed whether we are providing treatment according to international standards and they are very satisfied with our efforts, he added. 

However, the team did highlight some gaps in equipment and capacity at local hospitals, which the Ministry of Health is now reviewing, said the additional secretary.

The Chinese medical team arrived in Bangladesh on 22 September and began work the following day, has visited five hospitals so far. 

Over the past few days, they have examined 160 patients and reviewed the medical records of 105 individuals.