Mobile Fever Clinic launched in Mirpur for dengue detection, offering a range of free services

A 'Mobile Fever Clinic' service has been launched in Mirpur in the capital for the detection and treatment of dengue patients. The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) inaugurated the service on Saturday (31 October) at the Mirpur Adarsha High School grounds.

Speaking as special guest at the inauguration, State Minister for Health Dr M A Muhit said the mobile fever clinic in Mirpur would not be merely a fever-testing centre, but would be developed on the model of a small full-fledged hospital.

He said: "Alongside general dengue tests, treatment from gynaecology, child and dermatology specialists is being provided here. There is also a 'dot corner' for hypertension and diabetes tests, nutrition services for mothers and children, and family planning services. Local people are receiving all these services free of charge."

At the event, the state minister called on the opposition to give up luxury long drives and rally politics and focus on serving ordinary people. He said: "It is not enough to run showpiece programmes; government and opposition must work together, taking the people along, to clean up neighbourhood waste and also to remove the debris that fascism has left for the country."

Dr M A Muhit said: 'Give up going on luxury long drives with 1,500 cars. Clean up waste together with the people, clear the neighbourhood's rubbish. Not only the neighbourhood's waste — let government and opposition together clean up the debris fascism has left across the country.'

Urging the opposition to abandon photo-session politics and take part in public service, he said: "It will not do to hold a broom for a photo session on a couple of mornings. Regardless of party, everyone must work for the welfare of the country's people."

Criticising the opposition's political activities, the state minister said: "One opposition party is still stuck in rally politics. They want to practise the old politics of speeches, but no one wants to listen to their speeches. The Prime Minister has introduced a new politics in Bangladesh — not the politics of rallies, but the politics of public service."

State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam spoke as chief guest at the event, which was chaired by DNCC Administrator Shafiqul Islam Khan.