Move to build 'National University Medical City' in Bangladesh with US Brookdale hospital's cooperation
A move has been taken to establish a 'National University Medical City' in Bangladesh with the cooperation of Brookdale University Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States.
National University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr A S M Amanullah met the hospital's director, Dr Mujibur R. Majumdar, for that purpose. The bilateral meeting was held last Wednesday at Brookdale University Hospital in New York, according to a press release sent by the National University.
The meeting discussed the possibility of establishing an international-standard modern hospital, a medical college and nursing education institutions in Bangladesh, and of using US experience in those areas. A decision was also taken to launch the new initiative, the release said.
Under the proposed medical city, alongside advanced treatment, there is a plan for modern medical education and nursing training aimed at producing doctors and skilled nurses.
Dr Mujibur R. Majumdar presented the initial plan to develop the project as an integrated healthcare and education institution.
Before the meeting, the National University vice-chancellor visited various departments and treatment activities of Brookdale University Hospital. He gained an understanding of the hospital's modern medical infrastructure, technological facilities, treatment management and institutional administration.
The meeting also discussed using US experience to modernise Bangladesh's healthcare sector, use advanced medical technology and ensure international-standard medical education.
Professor Dr A S M Amanullah and Dr Mujibur R. Majumdar expressed interest in working jointly on the basis of mutual cooperation to implement the proposed project.
They also discussed presenting the project plan to the Prime Minister's Office and obtaining the government's necessary cooperation and support for implementation.
Also present during the visit was Mohammad Karim Chowdhury, president of ASAAL and National University's representative in the United States.
Also present was US BNP leader Motahar Hossain, who works as an accountant and tax consultant in the health sector of New York City and State.
Those involved believe that using US experience in healthcare management, modern medical technology and medical education could create new possibilities in Bangladesh's health sector.
