Amid rising cases of Covid-19, dengue, and viral fevers, Bangladesh Medical University has warned of growing pressure on the country鈥檚 healthcare system and urged an immediate, evidence-based response.
Speaking at a CME seminar on Tuesday, BMU pro-vice-chancellor (admin) Professor Md Abul Kalam Azad said that the country was entering a critical phase.
鈥楥ovid-19 and dengue are surging together. Without prompt, scientific action, our hospitals could be overwhelmed,鈥� he warned.
He stressed stronger surveillance at borders, public adherence to health guidelines, and reactivation of fever clinics nationwide.
BMU vice-chancellor Professor Md Shahinul Alam attended as chief guest and echoed the call for calm, not panic, said a press release.
Presenting the latest data, Associate Professor Fazle Rabbi Chowdhury noted rising Covid-19 infections, mostly driven by Omicron sub-variants XFG and XFC, which are spreading rapidly even among vaccinated individuals.
On dengue, Md Nazmul Hasan warned against using antibiotics, steroids, or unproven remedies like papaya leaf juice.
鈥楶aracetamol, fluids, and rest are key,鈥� he said, urging timely hospital visits and rational platelet transfusion.
Internal medicine expert Abed Hossain Khan reported a resurgence of chikungunya, with over 160 confirmed cases.
The CME was organised by BMU鈥檚 internal medicine department and moderated by Assistant Professor Khaled Mahbub Morshed Mamun.
Also present were pro-vice-chancellor (research and development) Professor Md Mujibur Rahman Hawlader, faculty deans, department heads and senior clinicians.
