Dhaka, Nov 5, (V7N) – Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Chairman Justice A K M Asaduzzaman on Thursday conducted a surprise visit to the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) to observe healthcare services and assess the challenges faced by patients.
The ACC Chairman was accompanied by Commissioners Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Md Sajjad Hossain Bhuiyan, ACC Secretary Md Saidur Rahman Khan and officials from the Commission's Special Wing, Intelligence and Enforcement Units.
During the visit, the delegation inspected different sections of the emergency department and spoke with patients and their accompanying family members to learn about the quality of services and the problems they were facing. Patients raised several complaints, including the alleged presence of touts on the hospital premises, the absence of doctors, shortages of essential medicines, medical negligence and other forms of harassment and suffering.
In response, the ACC Chairman, Commissioners and Secretary instructed DMCH Director Brigadier General A K M Farhad Hossain to take necessary measures to address the complaints and improve the delivery of healthcare services.
Talking to reporters after the inspection, the ACC Chairman said the Commission would continue such drives at public service institutions across the country to ensure proper delivery of services to the people.
