United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), in partnership with Sandhani, Dhaka Medical College Unit, has launched a Hepatitis B vaccination program for nearly 500 students at Dhaka Medical College. The initiative, part of UCB’s corporate social responsibility efforts, aims to protect future healthcare professionals from the risk of Hepatitis B.
The inauguration ceremony took place at the Shaheed Dr Shamsul Alam Khan Milon Auditorium of Dhaka Medical College, with Professor Dr Md. Kamrul Alam, Principal of Dhaka Medical College, serving as the Chief Guest. The event was also attended by Professor Dr Faruq Ahmed, Vice Principal, and Professor Dr Abdul Hanif (Tablu), Head of the Department of Neonatal Surgery. Representing UCB were Chief Communication Officer Zeeshan Kingshuk Haque and other officials from both institutions.
Ishteaque Mohammad Taskin, President of Sandhani Dhaka Medical College Unit, and General Secretary Dipto Noor Kallol delivered the welcome speeches. Professor Dr Zia Uddin Ahmed, from the Division of Nephrology at Temple University, USA, joined the event virtually.
In his speech, Professor Dr Md Kamrul Alam lauded UCB’s commitment to social responsibility, saying, “This Hepatitis B vaccination program is crucial for protecting the health of future healthcare professionals. UCB’s efforts set a commendable example for other institutions to follow.”
Zeeshan Kingshuk Haque, Chief Communication Officer of UCB, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “This vaccine will provide essential protection to the frontline warriors who will save lives in the future. We are proud to support medical students and contribute to their health and safety through this noble cause.”