A state-of-the-art floating hospital dedicated to providing free healthcare to the underprivileged communities of Chandpur’s remote char areas, has started operation.
Health Services Division Secretary Md Saidur Rahman inaugurated the facility named after King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia at a char on the western bank of the Meghna River in Haimchar upazila recently.
The innovative hospital designed to navigate the riverine terrain will deliver free medical services including primary care, diagnostics, and even surgeries, to thousands of residents who have long struggled to access proper healthcare.
Speaking at the inauguration event, Md Saidur Rahman said, “The people living in these isolated chars face immense difficulties in reaching hospitals. This floating facility will bridge that gap ensuring they receive the treatment they deserve.”
Many char areas in Chandpur remain disconnected from the mainland, forcing residents to undertake perilous boat journeys during medical emergencies.
For them, the floating hospital is nothing short of a miracle.
Source: UNB
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