PM expresses relief in telemedicine services

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed her sense ০f relief over telemedicine services describing that the government has made it easier to get medical care by turning the country 'Digital Bangladesh'. The Prime Minister said this on Thursday while inaugurating the operation of community vision centres set up in 70 Upazila Health Complexes of 20 districts under five divisions through a videoconference. Stating that the government has transformed the country into Digital Bangladesh, the Prime Minister mentioned that now it has become easy to avail healthcare services as there has been a marked development in telemedicine systems. She joined the virtual inaugural ceremony, held at the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital in the capital, from her official residence Ganobhaban. In her speech, Sheikh Hasina advised everyone to follow hygiene to prevent coronavirus; the government has been focusing on nothing but the well-being of the people of the country. The Prime Minister listened to the officials and beneficiaries of Pirganj Upazila in Rangpur district, Nachol Upazila in Champainababganj district, Haluaghat Upazila of Mymensingh through video conference. Health Minister Zahid Maleque also spoke at the function conducted by Principal Secretary Dr Ahmad Kaikaus. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was thanked by Ahmed Kaikaaus for setting the example of digital interaction as the head of government of the country. Health Secretary Abdul Mannan delivered the welcome speech, while Director of the National Institute of Ophthalmology (NIO) Prof Dr Golam Mostafa explained the NIO activities briefly.