Business in name of healthcare won't be allowed: Minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said that the ongoing drive against illegal hospital and clinics will continue so that no one can do business with peoples’ lives.

The Minister said this while talking to reporters after visiting Rajshahi Sadar Hospital on Thursday morning.

“We won’t let any healthcare facility to operate if they don’t provide services following rules,” the Minister said.

Replying to a question, Zahid added that those hospitals and clinics which have been closed will remain so until they use proper medical equipment and manpower.

“According to the government’s rule, no hospitals and clinics can operate without licenses. Till now, we’ve closed down around 2,000 hospitals and clinics for not having licenses. We’ve some conditions that the healthcare facilities will have to follow if they want to continue their operation,” the Minister added.

About Rajshahi Sadar Hospital, Zahid said that he has found shortage of manpower there and suggested outsourcing and recruitment for its smooth operation.

Besides, the Minister has also assured of upward expansion of the hospital building so that the hospital can accommodate a large number of patients, reports UNB.