Support pledged for production and commercialization
PM Backs Locally Built Medical Devices
- PM supports local ventilators
- Government to assist testing and production
- Move aims to reduce import dependence
Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has pledged government support for the testing, certification, production and commercialization of locally developed ventilators and high-flow oxygen machines, reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening Bangladesh's medical technology sector through innovation.
The assurance came during a meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division at the Secretariat on 28 July, Tuesday.
During the meeting, researchers and developers demonstrated the performance, technological capabilities and future development plans of two locally designed medical devices.
The Prime Minister said, "The government attaches the highest priority to research and innovation in advancing modern healthcare technologies. We will provide all necessary support for testing, quality certification and manufacturing."
He also emphasized the need to strengthen public-private collaboration, research investment and technology commercialization to transform indigenous innovations into industrial-scale production.
Among others present at the meeting were Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain, State Minister for Health Dr. M.A. Muhit, Prime Minister's Special Assistant for Health Dr. S.M. Ziauddin Haider, Secretary of the Health Services Division Md. Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) Dr. Muhammad Sharif Uddin Islam, Physician Associate Professor Dr. Shah Muhammad Aman Ullah from the Prime Minister's Office, and Assistant Private Secretary-1 to the Prime Minister Dr. Mamun Shibli, along with other relevant officials.
Experts attending the meeting said successful production and deployment of the locally developed ventilator and high-flow oxygen machine would significantly reduce Bangladesh's dependence on imported medical equipment, lower healthcare costs, improve supply resilience and save foreign exchange.
They also noted that the initiative could accelerate the growth of Bangladesh's medical device manufacturing industry, strengthen the country's MedTech innovation ecosystem and create future export opportunities for locally developed healthcare technologies.
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