Govt will build 151-bed hospitals in 503 upazilas: State Minister Muhit

SIRAJGANJ, Nov 13: The government will build new 151-bed hospitals in 503 upazilas across the country to improve access to health care for underserved communities, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhith said.

He made the announcement while speaking to journalists on Thursday after inspecting the 250-bed Shaheed M Monsur Ali General Hospital in Sirajganj.

The initiative aims to ensure that people in remote and underserved areas can access essential health services within their own upazilas, Muhith said.

He also criticised previous governments for corruption and mismanagement, saying the current administration had inherited a deteriorating health care system, a situation reflected across the country.

He pointed to severe staff shortages, non-functional medical equipment and a lack of trained personnel to operate available equipment. He also noted that medical colleges had been established without the necessary campus infrastructure.

Muhith said addressing these problems would require systematic planning and coordinated efforts. He added that the current government is working to improve the overall condition of the health sector and other public services.

Sirajganj Deputy Commissioner Aminul Islam, the hospital’s Superintendent Dr Shahidullah Dewan, Civil Surgeon Dr Nurul Amin and other officials were present during the visit.