A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China and India, now staying in Dhaka to treat jet crash victims, met with Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday at the State Guest House Jamuna.
During the meeting, Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the rapid response and medical support extended by the healthcare professionals, said a press release issued by the chief adviser鈥檚 press wing.
The international medical teams are currently in Dhaka to provide specialised healthcare services to victims of the July 21 fighter jet crash into a Milestone School and College building in Dhaka city.
The chief adviser commended their dedication and solidarity at a time of national crisis and emphasised the importance of international cooperation in emergency healthcare.
鈥楾hese teams have come not just with their skills, but with their hearts,鈥� said Professor Yunus, adding, 鈥楾heir presence reaffirms our shared humanity and the value of global partnerships in times of tragedy.鈥�
The medical teams have been working tirelessly alongside local healthcare professionals to ensure critical treatment and trauma care for the injured, many of whom are young children.
Professor Yunus also acknowledged the swift diplomatic coordination that enabled the teams to arrive and begin their work without delay.
He assured the visiting professionals of the government鈥檚 full support in facilitating their mission.
The chief adviser also urged the physicians to maintain long-term connections with Bangladesh, even virtually, for institutional collaboration, medical education exchange, and sustained engagement in capacity building and innovation in the healthcare sector.
He emphasised that such partnerships could lay the foundation for lasting cooperation in public health and emergency preparedness.
Health adviser Nurjahan Begum also thanked the physicians and nurses for extending their hand during this difficult time.
Professor Sayedur Rahman, special assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Health, said that many lives were saved as the foreign physicians rushed immediately.
At the meeting, Professor Md Nasir Uddin, Director, National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery, said that it was proven again that doctors were without borders.
Ten members from Singapore, eight from China, and four from India were present in the meeting with the chief adviser.
Among others, Chinese Ambassador to Dhaka Yao Wen and Singapore Head of Mission in Dhaka Mitchel Lee were also present in the meeting.