Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain informed parliament today that necessary steps are being taken to recruit around 1,00,000 health workers, fulfilling a pledge from the current government’s election manifesto.
He made the remarks while responding to a starred tabled question from treasury bench member Ikramul Bari Tipu (Naogaon-4).
Sakhawat said the government has been working relentlessly to ensure adequate manpower to improve the quality of healthcare services and maintain continuity in service delivery across the country.
He informed the House that on 22 January, a total of 2,984 assistant surgeons and 279 dental surgeons were recruited through the 48th BCS, while 98 assistant surgeons (MBBS) and 22 dental surgeons were appointed through the 44th BCS, reports BSS.
Earlier, on 18 December last year, 162 assistant surgeons (MBBS doctors) were appointed through the 27th BCS.
Replying to another starred question from treasury bench member Joynal Abedin (Feni-2), Sakhawat added that from FY2020-21 to date, the government allocated Tk4,685.22 crore to import and procure COVID-19 vaccines and related equipment to tackle the pandemic.
Of the total allocation, Tk4,394.08 crore was spent on vaccine procurement, Tk30.88 crore on procurement of syringes, Tk19.57 crore crore on transportation of vaccines and syringes across the country, and Tk99,78,980 on syringe shipping charges.
He said no complaint has been filed with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding vaccine procurement.
However, the government remains committed to ensuring transparency and accountability. If any specific information or allegation is received, it will be properly reviewed, and necessary action will be taken.
