Examination fees will be fixed in private hospitals - Health Minister

Health Desk: and Health Minister Zahid Malek has said that the cost of various examinations and services of private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers will be fixed. The health minister told reporters after a review meeting on the services of private hospitals, diagnostic centers and clinics across the country at the secretariat on Wednesday (November 18th).

At the same time the category of private hospitals will also be determined. The minister also said that a committee will be formed for this. He said, ‘Private medical college hospitals and clinics should be prepared to deal with covid in the future. They have been asked to be prepared to provide the same kind of services to patients with corona as they did to us. We also said that the quality of healthcare needs to be further enhanced. Those whose licenses have not been renewed will have to renew them, especially in hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centers.

' He said, "If there is no renewal of the license, there is a violation of the rules and regulations of the government, then action will be taken according to the law." Many of them have sincerely agreed with us on something. ' ‘In future, the charges for private hospitals, clinics, diagnostics and the services they will provide will be determined. That will be done through discussion with them. The type of equipment, space and manpower required for a clinic, hospital or diagnostic center will also be determined. They have agreed on that too. ' The health minister added, ‘Different hospitals have different standards. There is money involved.

A lot has been spent on a large hospital or clinic. So the category will be determined, they also agree. ' ‘The charges that will be fixed have to be displayed. There will be this clinic, hospital and diagnostic center, this service is provided, this service is priced. Which they will put on a board. Which is in the government hospital. ' Zahid Malek said, ‘They (owners of private hospitals) have made a demand that the waste generated from the hospital be treated and an arrangement be made. We will see how we can help. " He added, "The purpose of today's meeting is to discuss how to improve the quality of service.

So that the people are not deceived. So that people get treatment at the right price. Can do the experiment at the right price. We will form a committee. The committee will work with them gradually to come up with a beautiful solution. ' Stating that corona infection has also increased in Bangladesh, the health minister said, "Yesterday we saw that the death rate has also increased. I urge the people to adhere to the rules of hygiene and wear masks so that the situation does not go beyond our control. I saw thousands of people watching the game in the stadium. I think it's not time yet.

It will increase the infection. "We have already given instructions in this regard," he said, referring to the increase in sports and marriages during the winter. A letter has been sent to all the ministries from the home ministry. In that letter, it has been said that the health rules will have to be followed more in the coming days. You have to wear a mask to get the service. Giving slogan- no mask no service. We will call on everyone to do the same.

" Doctors and nurses are on strike at the Institute of Mental Health due to the arrest of an official, but services are not being provided there, the health minister said, adding, "Any issue will be resolved through discussion." The incidents that took place are being investigated. Appropriate action will be taken in this regard after investigation.