Govt unveils treatment plan for movement injured

Dr Md Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has said that the government will provide free, fast-track medical services for all those injured during the anti-discrimination movement.

The initiative, which includes lifetime free treatment in all government hospitals, is aimed at ensuring comprehensive care for those affected by the July-August uprising.

He came up with the remarks while speaking at a press briefing on Thursday in front of the office of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation and the Ministry of Health, on the government's plan for the treatment, rehabilitation and employment of the student population martyred and injured in the July-August Revolution.

The government has also designated the Cabin Block of BSMMU Hospital as a multi-disciplinary treatment center, offering outpatient services and specialized care for the injured, he added.

“New physiotherapy facilities, including robotic therapy, will be gradually introduced, and expert teams from abroad will assist in providing the service,” Sayedur Rahman said.

“A nationwide network of hospitals, including divisional and specialized facilities, will be established to ensure injured individuals receive timely and efficient treatment. For complex cases, such as eye injuries, foreign specialists will be consulted, and patients may be sent abroad for advanced procedures.”

He said that a dedicated mental health facility will be set up at the Institute of Mental Health to address trauma sustained by those involved in the movement. “Telemedicine services will facilitate remote consultations, while in-person counseling will be available for those in need,” the official added.

Dr Rahman also addressed public confusion regarding the overseas treatment process, emphasising that the government is committed to providing the best possible care for those requiring specialised treatment. “As part of ongoing efforts, patients in critical condition are already being sent abroad via air ambulance for treatment, with more expected to follow.”

“Long-term rehabilitation plans are also in the works to support the injured and martyrs of the movement,” Sayedur Rahman added.

Source: UNB