The first batch of Bangladeshi patients is set to leave Dhaka for China today (Monday) as the two sides are working to improve medical service mechanisms.
This batch is likely to consist of 11 patients, an official told the news agency UNB, adding that they will depart Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday.
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen will brief the media at 12 pm on Monday at the airport before departure.
Senior government officials, representatives of patients, doctors and travel agencies will attend the briefing.
On February 18, Ambassador Yao said three top-tier hospitals in China’s Yunnan Province have been designated to specifically receive Bangladeshi patients.
“If all the efforts continue smoothly, the first group of Bangladeshi patients could receive treatment in China as early as in March this year,” he said during a media briefing at the Chinese embassy in Dhaka.
He said relevant departments from both countries were working to improve medical service mechanisms, including streamlining visa procedures, clarifying treatment processes and establishing translation teams.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Touhid Hossain, during his recent visit to China, proposed strengthening bilateral cooperation in public health and requested China to facilitate medical treatment for Bangladeshi patients while giving due consideration to aided hospital projects.
“China attaches vital importance to these proposals,” said Ambassador Yao assuring of providing top quality services.
Source: UNB
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