Evercare Hospital Dhaka Launches Pre Ramadan Health Check Package at a discounted price of BDT 3999

Ramadan Health Check Package

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Launches Pre Ramadan Health Check Package

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, a leading healthcare provider in the country, is pleased to announce the launch of its Pre Ramadan Health Check Package. The package includes a range of tests and consultations that are essential for maintaining good health.

The Health Check Package includes a Fasting Blood Sugar test, HBA1C, Serum Creatinine, Complete Blood Count (CBC), SGPT, Lipid Profile, Urine (Routine microscopic examination), Physician consultation and Diet consultation. This comprehensive package has been designed to give patients a complete picture of their health and detect any potential health issues early on.

“We are happy to launch this new Pre Ramadan Health Check Package, which offers a wide range of tests and consultations at an affordable price,” said Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO of Evercare Hospital Dhaka. “Regular health check-ups are essential for maintaining good health and detecting any potential health issues early on. With this package, patients can receive a comprehensive health check-up and get expert advice from our physicians and dieticians before Ramadan.”

The Health Check Package is available at a discounted price of BDT 3999, making it an affordable option for everyone. Patients can avail of this package by booking an appointment at Evercare Hospital Dhaka. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and experienced healthcare professionals to provide patients with the highest quality of care.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka transforming neuro surgical care in Bangladesh by utilizing state-of-the-art technology, Neuro Navigation System.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka transforming neuro surgical care in Bangladesh

Country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka has been performing advanced and complexed neurosurgeries and has now added state-of-the-art technology, Neuro Navigation system. The ultra-modern machine will equip the hospital with the most advanced computer aided navigation system, which helps in conducting brain tumor and spinal surgeries with more accurate and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services said that “Evercare Hospital Dhaka has always been in the forefront in adopting advanced technological systems for extending better medical care to the patients, this new addition is the continuation of that process”.

On December 3, Prof. (Col.) Dr. Md. Aminul Islam successfully operated, using the device for first time, on a complex brain tumor using this advanced technology. Neuro navigation will help in achieving optimal accuracy, minimal incision, lower trauma and quicker recovery of patients.

The navigation technology aids the surgeons at every point to stay aligned with the surgical goals in a highly complex anatomical field. With the addition of this state-of-the-art equipment, the only JCI accredited hospital in Bangladesh has gone one step further in providing international quality neuro surgery through latest technology ensuring precision and improved medical outcomes. With this advanced technology, patients now can receive world class neuro surgery facility right here in Bangladesh.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Celebrates World Heart Day 2022

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Celebrates World Heart Day

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Celebrates World Heart Day

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, organized a patient forum to celebrate World Heart Day 2022. The theme of this year’s Heart Day is ‘Use Heart for Every Heart‘.

In the press conference, the speakers discussed this year’s theme and exchanged opinions and experiences. About 18.7 million (1 crore 87 lakh) people die worldwide every year due to cardiovascular disease. The hospital authorities organized this to increase awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases.

Professor (Dr.) Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department; Dr. Shams Munwar, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department; Professor Dr. Tamzeed Ahmed,  Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Professor Dr. M. Atahar Ali, Senior Consultant, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Unit; Dr. Tahera Nazrin, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Clinical and Interventional Pediatric Cardiology Department; Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery; Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery; and others were present on the occasion.

Professor (Dr.) Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department said “After disease is detected in our body, there are many opportunities for treatment, but there is a risk that the lifestyle will not be as normal as before. Especially in the case of heart disease. Therefore, everyone should take regular medical checkups and doctor’s advice to ensure good health of the heart. My appeal to all, you get used to a healthy lifestyle and try to avoid the risky aspects of heart health.”

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka said” “We believe every heartbeat in the world is different and their medical needs are also different. It is from that belief that we continue to relentlessly strive to achieve exceptional care, wellness, and confidence for every cardiac patient. Evercare Hospital Dhaka is providing world-class comprehensive cardiac care in the country. So, my appeal to everyone is to be careful about heart care, consult a doctor for any need, and trust the country’s medical system without going abroad for treatment.”

Professor Dr. M. Atahar Ali, Senior Consultant, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Unit said “Complications like heart failure can be prevented with proper knowledge and awareness. So, I think it is possible to ensure heart’s health by taking a doctor’s advice without neglecting any symptoms.”

Dr. Tahera Nazrin, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Clinical and Interventional Pediatric Cardiology said, “We need to work together to raise awareness on paediatric heart diseases. We are providing all kinds of services in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology for the treatment and prevention of congenital heart disease.”

Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery said, “Unknowingly, we neglect the care of the most important part of the body. So, we need to be more aware of heart care. At the same time, I think the country’s medical system needs to be enriched to maintain confidence and reduce the tendency to go abroad.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Round Table Discussion at the Daily Jugantor on World Lung Day 2022

Evercare Hospital Dhaka's Roundtable on Lung Health for World Lung Day

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI accredited hospital, arranged a round table discussion at the Daily Jugantor on 25 September 2022 to observe World Lung Day.

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services; Prof. Dr. Rowshne Jahan, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of Respiratory Medicine; Dr. SM Abdullah Al Mamun, Senior Consultant of Respiratory Medicine; Professor (Dr.) M. Istiaque Hossain, Senior Consultant of Paediatrics & Neonatology; and  Dr. Mahfuz Ahmed Chowdhury, Associate Consultant of Medical ICU;  from Evercare Hospital Dhaka gave speech in this event along with Special guests Prof.

Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam, Line Director, Communicable Disease Control, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS); Professor Quazi Tarikul Islam, Editor in Chief, Bangladesh Journal Of Medicine, Overseas Advisor of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh; and Professor Dr. Mohammed Shahedur Rahman Khan, Director (Retd.), NIDCH, General Secretary of Bangladesh Asthma Association.

From the Daily Jugantor Abul Khair Chowdhury, Senior General Manager and Ehsanul Haque Babu, Deputy Editor shared their thoughts on Lung Day. The program was coordinated by Dr. Fahim Ahmed Rupam, Health Editor of The Daily Jugantor.

Evercare Successfully Completes its 50th BMT Procedure

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Completes 50 Blood and Marrow Transplants

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 50th bone marrow transplant. With this, they now have a record of conducting the highest number of allogeneic BMTs in the country.

 

With a dedicated BMT unit and a leukemia unit, Evercare Hospital Dhaka is fully equipped to tackle different kinds of leukemia using autologous and allogeneic BMT with full match and half match (Haplo). Furthermore, the hospital has a stem cell processing lab; a Cryopreservation facility; outpatient and inpatient procedure facility; an in-house molecular diagnostic facility which provides fast and accurate diagnosis; BMT beds with central oxygen supply, HEPA Filter and a system for reverse osmosis water purification. It has a molecular lab which uses state-of-the-art technology of Flow Cytometry to diagnose the specific type of cancer. Services like subtyping, FLAER-based PNH, immune-histochemistry and PET-scan are available to make a quick and correct assessment of the patient’s condition.

 

Early diagnosis and planning of BMT procedures is crucial to the treatment of leukemia. Therefore, topnotch treatment planning tests like MRD and IHC tests are used to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment, and adapt for necessary changes.

 

Dr. Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Coordinator & Senior Consultant, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, said, “BMT is a very risky procedure that comes with a lot of challenges. Prior to this development in Evercare Hospital, there were limited treatment for leukemia in the country. Hence, we are pleased to have been able to conduct this procedure in our hospital with success. We have a vision of providing comprehensive medical support to the people of Bangladesh. The expansion of our BMT unit is therefore a step forward in this regard. We currently have the utmost confidence and support from our clientele, and we wish to continue working with our best efforts in order to see this center become one of the best in this subcontinent.”

 

Dr Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO & MD, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, said, “We are the first private hospital in the country to bring the advanced equipment required for BMT. With a fully equipped leukemia unit, BMT unit and the treatment planning processes, we hope to help more patients who are fighting the painful fear of losing their lives to cancer.”

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, said, “We have the best facilities for BMT treatment in Evercare Hospital Dhaka. Due to this development, patients don’t need to seek BMT treatment abroad anymore. It is much more cost-effective to do it in the country, and our success rates are as good as developed countries.”

Complex Cardiovascular Procedure Successfully Carried Out by Evercare Hospital Dhaka

Cardiovascular Procedure Successfully Carried Out by Evercare Hospital Dhaka

The country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery. On the occasion, the hospital authorities today organized a press conference. Present at the conference were the patient upon whom the procedure was carried out, his family and Evercare medical staff.

 

Kazi Md. Abdur Rouf, aged 72, was recently admitted to Evercare Hospital Dhaka with various ailments including issues with his kidney and lungs, among other complications associated with old age. After Mr. Rouf recently underwent heart bypass surgery, it was discovered that one of the valves of his heart was damaged.

Following this news, the doctor in charge, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, advised that Mr. Rouf undergo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). The suggested procedure was carried out successfully by Evercare Hospital Dhaka, and Mr. Rouf is safe and healthy at present. This is only the third time in the history of Bangladesh healthcare that a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure has been executed successfully.

 

Prof. Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Clinical & Interventional Cardiology department said, “There are two valves in each of the four chambers of human heart. These valves assist in proper blood circulation in the body. Among these valves, an aortic valve is important because it supplies oxygenated blood to the vital organs and other organs of the body. For various reasons however, sometimes these valves can become narrow, which causes the normal flow of blood to be disrupted. Consequently, various complex diseases and complications afflict the body.

Conventionally, aortic valve stenosis is treated with open heart surgery, it is extremely risky, especially for elderly patients. The alternative to this is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Although it requires the use of the latest advanced technology, this procedure is minimally invasive (like Angioplasty) and not very complicated.” He added, “Although this method is used in many developed countries, it is only a recent development in the Bangladeshi healthcare sector. As Evercare Hospital Dhaka is equipped with all the necessary state-of-the-art technology required to carry out this procedure, we have been able to successfully complete the valve replacement of Mr. Rouf.”

 

Speaking about the treatment of his illness, the patient Kazi Md. Abdur Rouf said, “I extend my heartiest gratitude to Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the doctors in charge and all concerned for successfully completing my treatment through this innovative method. I feel stronger and healthier now.”

 

From Evercare Clinical & Interventional Cardiology Department Prof. Dr. A. Q. M. Reza, Senior Consultant & Coordinator; Prof. Dr. Tamzeed Ahmed, Senior Consultant; Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman, Senior Consultant were present at the event. Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Senior Consultant and Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of CTVS Department; and Dr. Tahera Nazreen, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Paediatric Cardiology Department along with Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Evercare Hospital Dhaka and Chief Marketing Officer, Vinay Kaul were also present at the event. Dr. Arif Mahmud, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka moderated the press meet.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Launches Trauma Center

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Launches Trauma Center Dhaka

On the occasion of World Trauma Day 2021, Bangladesh’s first JCI Accredited Hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has launched their Trauma Center. In doing so, the hospital has progressed further in its goal of bringing world-class healthcare to Dhaka residents.

Present as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony of the Trauma Center was Prof. Dr. Abdul Gani Mollah, Director, NITOR & President, BOS. Also present on the occasion were CEO and MD of Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar; Dr. Sanjay Kishanrao Pathare, Director of Medical Services; Dr. Arif Mahmood, Deputy Director of Medical Services; and Vinay Kaul, Chief Marketing Officer, among others.

From the Trauma Centre present on the event were, Dr. M. Ali, Coordinator & Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics; Dr. Amit Kapoor, Senior Consultant – Orthopaedics; Prof. Dr. Syed Shahidul Islam, Senior Consultant- Orthopedics and Trauma; Prof. Dr. Qamrul Alam Saleh, Sr. Consultant- Orthopedics; Dr. Vijay T K Titus, Sr. Consultant- Orthopedics; Dr. Muhammad Hasan Andalib, Consultant & Coordinator – Accident & Emergency; Prof Dr. P.K. Saha, Senior Consultant & Coordinator – General, Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgery; Prof. Dr.  Sheikh M. Abu Zafar, Senior Consultant- General, Laparoscopic GI, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery; Assoc. Prof. (Dr.) Mohammad Farid Hossain,

Senior Consultant – General, Advanced Laparoscopy, Bariatric & G.I Surgical Oncology; Prof. Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman, Senior Consultant & Coordinator – Neurosurgery; Dr. Md. Aliuzzaman Joarder, Senior Consultant-Neurosurgery; Dr. Ajay Abrol, Senior Consultant & Coordinator  – Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgery; Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Senior Consultant -Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery; and Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant & Coordinator- Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Trauma Care comprises a team of skilled and experienced multidisciplinary specialists including but not limited to general and laparoscopic surgeons, neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic & reconstructive surgeons, cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists, and critical care specialists.

The Trauma Center is open to patients 24/7, offering a wide roster of essential medical services for quick trauma response, such as Immediate Advanced General and Cardiac resuscitation facilities, X-ray, Ultrasonography, CT Scan, MRI, Continuous Cardiac Monitoring, CT-Angiogram, and DSA. An advanced lab facility and IC and Modular OT are also part of Trauma Center, along with many other services and facilities.

Speaking at the inauguration, the Prof. Dr. Abdul Gani Mollah, Director, NITOR & President, BOS said, “I believe that Evercare Dhaka’s Trauma Center will succeed in providing quality services to the patients. I extend thanks to Evercare for ensuring world-class healthcare for Bangladeshis right on their home soil.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Chief Executive Officer and Director Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar said, “With the inauguration of this Trauma Center, our promise to provide quality healthcare to the people of Dhaka city has been fulfilled further. Our specialist physicians will be engaged at the Trauma Center 24/7 in providing all necessary services to our patients. I am confident that this Trauma Center will indispensable benefits for our patients.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Organizes Patient Forum on World Heart Day 2021

World Heart Day

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Organizes Patient Forum on World Heart Day

First-ever JCI-accredited hospital in Dhaka, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, recently organized a Patient Forum in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology on the occasion of World Heart Day 2021.

Writer, lyricist and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Building Technology and Ideas Limited (BTI), Asif Iqbal was the Chief Guest of the occasion. The Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, delivered the welcome note, while Dr. Tahera Nazreen, Head of the Department of Paediatric Cardiology gave an overview of the Department.

Also present as special guests were F R Khan, Managing Director, Building Technology and Ideas Limited (BTI); Afsana Asif, Executive Partner of Asix; Asrarul Islam Chowdhury, Columnist of the Daily Star and Professor of the Department of Economics at Jahangirnagar University.

The program was moderated by Akhtar Jamil Ahmed, General Manager, Business Development. Dr. Sanjay Kishanrao Pathare, Director of Medical Services; Deputy Director Dr. Arif Mahmood; Chief Marketing Officer Vinay Kaul and others from Evercare Hospital Dhaka were also present on the occasion.

At the event, the head of the department of Paediatric Cardiology, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, Dr. Tahera Nazreen said, “Like every year, we have organized a Patient Forum on the occasion of World Heart Day 2021 at Evercare Hospital Dhaka. We need to work together to raise awareness on paediatric heart diseases.” She added, “We are providing all kinds of services in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology for the treatment and prevention of congenital heart disease.”

Recently, on World Heart Day 2021, Evercare Hospital Dhaka launched a paediatric heart disease awareness program. Under this program, the Paediatric Cardiology Department of the hospital has taken the initiative to help underprivileged children with congenital heart defects by donating free devices and balloons.

BGMEA and Evercare Sign Agreement on the BIG4 Initiative

BGMEA and Evercare Sign Agreement on the BIG4 Initiative

“BGMEA-Evercare BIG4” is a workplace health initiative that aims to partner with relevant stakeholders across public and private organizations in Bangladesh. The initiative focuses on prevention, timely diagnosis and management of non-communicable diseases among the working population. The 4 non-communicable diseases addressed in the initiative are Diabetes, Cancer, Cardiovascular and Chronic Respiratory diseases (including COVID-19 related).

Vinay Kaul, Chief Marketing Officer from Evercare and Shahidullah Azim, Vice President from BGMEA signed the agreement on the BIG4 initiative at a ceremony organized at BGMEA Gulshan office. Also present at the event were BGMEA President Faruque Hassan, Vice President Miran Ali, Directors Md. Mohiuddin Rubel and Tanvir Ahmed, former BGMEA Director Ashikur Rahman Tuhin, A M Abul Kashem Rony, DGM, Corporate Marketing and Md. Iftekhar Hossain, Assistant Manager from Evercare.

“We are honored to collaborate with BGMEA on such a significant workplace health initiative. We at Evercare believe that this collaboration will positively influence the health behaviors of large proportions of the working population and help build a healthier nation,” said Vinay Kaul from Evercare.

Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA said, “It’s our immense pleasure to have this partnership with Evercare as this initiative has the potential to facilitate better access to health care and improve health status of BGMEA Members and their families.”

As part of this agreement, Evercare Hospital Dhaka and Evercare Hospital Chattogram will provide health services to the eligible owners and employees of all BGMEA member organizations. This will include providing timely access to services and privileges pertaining to pricing.

প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ে শনাক্ত হলে স্তন ক্যান্সার থেকে মুক্তি সহজ

স্তন ক্যান্সার

প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ে শনাক্ত হলে স্তন ক্যান্সার থেকে মুক্তি সহজ

অস্বাস্থ্যকর খাদ্য, অতিরিক্ত ওজন, কায়িকপরিশ্রম ও ব্যয়াম না করাসহ আরো কিছু কারণে স্তন ক্যান্সারের ঝুঁকি বেড়ে যায়। ফলে এসব ক্ষেত্রে অভ্যাসগত পরিবর্তন ও সচেতনা জরুরী। অন্যদিকে ৩০ বছরের পর থেকে নিয়মিত নিজে নিজে ঘরে বসেই স্তন পরীক্ষার মাধ্যমে স্তন ক্যান্সারের লক্ষণ শনাক্ত করা সম্ভব। এর মাধ্যমে প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ে স্তন ক্যান্সার শনাক্ত করা গেলে চিকিৎসা সহজ হয় এবং অল্প সময়েই ক্যান্সার থেকে মুক্তি মেলে। কারণ স্তন ক্যান্সারের বিশ্বমানের সব ধরনের উন্নত চিকিৎসাই এখন দেশে রয়েছে।

বৃহস্পতিবার কালের কণ্ঠ ও এভারকেয়ার ঢাকা হাসপাতালের যৌথ আয়োজনে অনুষ্ঠিত ‘স্তন ক্যান্সার: সচেতনতায় সুরক্ষা’ শীর্ষক এক গোলটেবিল বৈঠকে বিশেষজ্ঞ আলোচনকরা এ অভিমত তুলে ধরেন। এছাড়া স্তন ক্যান্সার চিকিৎসা ব্যবস্থাপনায় সরকারের পক্ষ থেকে একটি জাতীয় গাইডলাইন ও জেলায় জেলায় চিকিত্সা সুবিধা বাড়ানোর তাগিদ দেন বিশেষজ্ঞরা।

বসুন্ধরা আবাসিক এলাকার ইস্টওয়েস্ট মিডিয়া লিমিটেডের কনফারেন্স রুমে আয়োজিত এ গোলটেবিল বৈঠকে সঞ্চালনা করেন কালের কণ্ঠ সম্পাদক শাহেদ মুহাম্মদ আলী।

এই বৈঠক থেকে বেশ কিছু সুপারিশ উঠে আসে। সুপারিশগুলো হলো- জাতীয়ভাবে বিশ্ব স্তন ক্যান্সার দিবস পালনের উদ্যোগ নিতে হবে; মায়েরা যখন স্বাস্থ্যকর্মীদের কাছে যায় তখন অন্যান্য বিষয়ের সঙ্গে স্তন ক্যান্সারের সচেতনতার বিষয়টি জড়িয়ে দিতে হবে; দেশের মোট জনসংখ্যার কত শতাংশ মানুষ ক্যান্সারে আক্রান্ত সেটার সঠিক কোনো তথ্য ভান্ডার তৈরি করতে হবে।

কেন না, ক্যান্সার নির্মুলের প্রথম কাজটাই হচ্ছে আক্রান্তদের শনাক্ত করা; জাতীয় নিবন্ধনের মাধ্যমে আক্রান্তদের চিহ্নিত করে তাঁদের কীভাবে চিকিৎসা দেয়া যায় সে ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে; স্তন ক্যান্সার দ্রুত চিহ্নিত করতে করতে পরিক্ষার ব্যবস্থা করতে হবে; শিক্ষা ব্যবস্থায় এমন কাঠামো তৈরি করতে হবে যেন, ছাত্র ছাত্রীরা স্তন ক্যান্সার সম্পর্কে জানতে পারে; স্ক্রিনিং প্রোগ্রামকে সফল করতে হলে বা স্তন ক্যান্সার প্রাথমিক পর্যায়ে নির্নয় করতে সারাদেশে আল্ট্রাসনোগাইডেড কোর বায়োপসী ও হিস্টোপ্যাথলজী পরীক্ষা সহজলভ্য করতে হবে এবং সক্ষমতা বৃদ্ধি করতে হবে।

বৈঠকের স্বাগত বক্তব্যে এভারকেয়ার হাসপাতালের পরিচালক (হাসপাতাল সেবা) ডা. আরিফ মাহমুদ বলেন, নারীদের স্ক্রিনিংয়ের আওয়তায় আনা অত্যন্ত জরুরী। অনেক মেয়েরা কষ্টের মাধ্যমে ক্যান্সার অতিক্রম করেছে। আধুনিক চিকিত্সা এখন দেশেই করা হচ্ছে। তারপরেও দেড় থেকে দুই লাখ মানুষ ক্যান্সার রোগে আক্রান্ত হয়। কিন্তু চিকিত্সক মাত্র ১৫০ জন। ফলে আমি বলতে চাই চিকিৎসক তৈরি করতে হবে।

বঙ্গবন্ধু শেখ মুজিব মেডিক্যাল বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের উপাচার্য অধ্যাপক ডা. মো. শারফুদ্দিন আহমেদ বলেন, যদি সঠিক তথ্য উপাত্ত না থাকে তাহলে আমরা কি করে বুঝবো অবস্থা কোন দিকে যাচ্ছে। আজকের দিনে আমি বলবো, সরকারের পক্ষ থেকে, সরকারি-বেসরকারি হাসপাতালের পক্ষ থেকে এবং ক্যান্সার নিয়ে কাজ করে এমন বিভিন্ন সংগঠনের পক্ষ থেকে এগিয়ে আসা উচিৎ।

স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরের অতিরিক্ত মহাপরিচালক (প্রশাসন) অধ্যাপক ডা. নাসিমা সুলতানা বলেন, ক্যান্সার সারা বিশ্বেই আশঙ্কাজনক হারে বাড়ছে। এর সচেতনতার কোনো বিকল্প নেই। এজন্য আমাদের জীবনাচারে একটা পরিবর্তন দরকার। এটা পরিবার, সমাজ ও প্রতিষ্ঠানে সকল ক্ষেত্রেই দরকার।

অনকোলজি ক্লাবের সভাপতি অধ্যাপক ডা. আবদুল হাই বলেন, নানা রকমের সমস্যার মধ্যে গেলেও মা বোনরা কাউকে কিছু বলতে চায় না। এই সমস্যা থেকে বের হয়ে আসতে হবে। এছাড়া খাদ্যভাস অত্যন্ত গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। এখন অনেক জায়গাতেই ক্যান্সার নিয়ে আলোচনা করা হচ্ছে। ফলে মা বোনরা এ বিষয়ে জানতে পারে।

এভারকেয়ার হাসপাতালের সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট অ্যান্ড কো-অর্ডিনেটর (জেনারেল সার্জারি) অধ্যাপক ডা. পংকজ কুমার সাহা, সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট অধ্যাপক ডা. শেখ মো. আবু জাফর, সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট ডা. মোহাম্মদ ফরিদ হোসেন বৈঠকের আলোচনায় সচেতনতার ওপর বেশি গুরুত্ব দিয়েছে। তাঁরা স্তন ক্যান্সারের মতো বিষয়টি গোল টেবিলের আলোচলায় সীমাবদ্ধ না রেখে প্রান্তিক পর্যায়ে পৌঁছে দেয়ার উদ্যোগ নিতে আহ্বান জানান।

সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট অ্যান্ড কো-অর্ডিনেটর মেডিক্যাল অনকোলজি ডা. ফেরদৌস শাহরিয়ার সাঈদ, একই বিভাগের সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট মেজর অব: অধ্যাপক শিবাশিস ভট্টাচার্য, সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট (রেডিয়েশন অনকোলজি) অধ্যাপক ডা. নরেন্দ্র কুমার, সিনিয়র কনসালটেন্ট  অ্যান্ড কো-অর্ডিনেটর (হিস্টোপ্যাথলজি ) ডা. এস এম মাহবুবুল আলম, কনসালটেন্ট (ক্লিনিক্যাল অনকোলজি) ডা. আরমান রেজা চৌধুরীর আলোচলায় উঠে আসে সঠিক সময়ে সঠিক চিকিৎসার কথা।

বৈঠকে তাঁরা বলছেন, কারো যদি স্তন ক্যান্সার হয়ে যায় তাহলে তাঁর কী করতে হবে, কোথায় যেতে হবে এই ধরনের সচেতনতাও খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ। অনেকেই স্তন ক্যান্সার হলেও হোমিওপ্যাথি চিকিৎসা নেয়। কিন্তু ক্যান্সারের ক্ষেত্রে হোমিওপ্যাথি চিকিৎসা খুব একটা কাজে আসে না। আবার বেশিরভাগ ক্যান্সার রোগীরা এমন একটা পর্যায়ে ডাক্তারের কাছে আসে যখন আর ডাক্তারের তেমন কিছু করার থাকে না।

আলোচনায় অতিরিক্ত কর কমিশনার ও দি ব্লু স্ক্যাই চ্যারিটেবল ফাউন্ডেশনের প্রধান উপদেষ্টা ও প্রতিষ্ঠাতা আয়েশা সিদ্দিকা শেলী, এলআরএস’র কনসালটেন্ট (এইচআর অ্যান্ড ফিন্যান্স) নিলুফার রহমান, নাবিহা রাঈদা ফাউন্ডেশনের নির্বাহী সদস্য ডা. রেজিনা খাতুন গুরুত্ব দেন প্রান্তিক পর্যায়ে ক্যান্সারের সচেতনতা তৈরিতে। এমনকি নবম দশম শ্রেণীর পাঠ্যসূচিতেও স্তন ক্যান্সারের বিষয়টি অন্তর্ভুক্ত করতে আহ্বান জানানো হয়।

এছাড়া নিজেদের অভিজ্ঞতা বিনিময় করে গিয়ে ইশরাত জাহান ফেরদৌস ও তাহমিনা গাফফার বলেন, ভুল চিকিৎসার কারণে অনেক দেশে অনেক রোগীর মৃত্যু হচ্ছে। তাই সঠিক সময়ে সঠিক চিকিৎসা খুব দরকার। যাদের স্তন ক্যান্সার হয়েছে তাঁরা বোঝে জীবনে এটা কত কষ্টের সময়। এই সময় পরিবারের সবার নিজের পাশে দাঁড়ানো উচিৎ। আর নিজেও নিজের সাহস দিতে হবে।