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Patients at the Chilmari Upazila Health Complex in Kurigram are grappling with inadequate healthcare services due to a shortage of doctors and systemic irregularities. The health complex, designed for 50 beds, currently operates with only 8 active doctors out of a total of 26, including health and family planning officers.
Concerns have arisen over the emergency department, where non-rostered doctors are allegedly providing treatment, compromising the quality of care. Those involved have promised preventive measures, but the district civil surgeon's office insists on a written complaint from journalists for appropriate action.
An investigation on October 18 discovered Taj Uddin, a DMF student, working in the emergency department at night as per alleged instructions from hospital authorities. Disputes between Abu Hasan Shahriar and journalists at Rifat Hospital have been reported, along with accusations of doctors manipulating roster names to mislead patients. Dr. Md. Rabiul Islam, the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) supposed to be in Chilmari, is accused of staying in Rangpur most days, falsely claiming Chilmari presence over the phone.
RMO Rabiul Islam, during a phone conversation, explained that Dr. Tajuddin was briefly unattended during dinner, later claiming to be in quarters instead of Chilmari, causing communication lapses.
Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Md. Aminul Islam clarified that Taj Uddin's temporary assignment was due to personal issues faced by Rifat, ensuring preventive measures for the future. Kurigram Civil Surgeon Dr. Manzoor A Murshed emphasized the need for a written complaint for decisive action.
This condensed version highlights the key issues of doctor shortages, irregularities, and disputes in the Chilmari Upazila Health Complex, underlining the necessity of addressing these concerns for improved healthcare services.
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