The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed all private hospitals and clinics across the country to establish dedicated cabins or wards for measles and suspected measles patients in response to a rise in cases across the country.
The directive was issued in a notice on Tuesday, signed by Mainul Ahsan, director (Hospitals and Clinics) of the DGHS.
The instruction follows allegations that several private hospitals have recently refused to admit patients suffering from or suspected of having measles.
Under the new protocols, all private hospitals and clinics must ensure the availability of separate isolation wards or cabins.
These units must be staffed with a sufficient number of doctors and healthcare workers to guarantee round-the-clock medical services.
The DGHS has further mandated that specialist doctors must inspect these isolation wards twice daily-every morning and afternoon-seven days a week, including public holidays.
To prevent the further spread of infection, the authorities have implemented strict visitor controls.
Only one attendant or visitor is permitted to stay with an infected patient, while the entry of any additional persons is strictly prohibited.
Additionally, private healthcare providers are required to regularly upload daily data concerning admitted measles patients to the MIS (Management Information System) server.
According to the DGHS, these emergency measures have been introduced to effectively control the spread of the disease and ensure that patients receive advanced medical treatment
