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Evercare, the largest hospital in the port city, launched the first comprehensive cancer care centre in Chattogram.
The cancer centre was inaugurated with a press conference on Sunday last (June 11), according to a press release.
Patients will get medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, bone marrow transplant, hematology, pain-palliative care, etc. services at the centre.
Chittagong Medical University Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Md Ismail Khan; MD and CEO of Evercare Hospitals Bangladesh Dr Ratnadeep Chaskar; Evercare Hospitals Bangladesh's Hematology and BMT Centre Coordinator and Senior Consultant Dr Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh; Evercare Hospital Chattogram COO Samir Singh; Senior Consultant in Medical & Radiation Oncology at Evercare Hospital Chattogram Prof Dr Sajjad Mohammad Yusuff spoke at the press conference.
Mr Khan said, “I am very happy that Evercare Hospital is continuously working to provide services to cancer patients in the country.
“There are three transformations in patient care. First, psychological transformation, second convictional transformation, and third behavioral perspective.
“By ensuring these three transformations, Evercare Hospitals continues to provide the highest level of service to cancer patients.”
Mr Chaskar said, ‘’Evercare Group and our teams here in Bangladesh are leading the way as we work together to transform healthcare in our markets.
“We have been providing world-class treatments for cancer patients in Dhaka for years and now as our commitment to the people of Chattogram, I am proud to announce the first and only comprehensive cancer care center in Chattogram. I believe it will bring a huge transformation in the health sector of Chattogram’’
Mr Singh said, “Evercare Hospital Chattogram has always brought innovative and world-class facilities to the people of the region. In line with that, we are proud to inaugurate this state-of-the-art center.
“Medical crises and shortages are coming to the fore as cancer detection rates rise. Now is the time to ensure nationwide infrastructural development to ensure good cancer treatment.”
Mr Saleh said, ‘’Evercare Hospital Chattogram has brought a revolutionary change in the health sector of Chattogram. We have invested in implementing a state-of-the-art bone marrow transplant facility.
“The new Comprehensive Cancer Care Center will make BMT services accessible to all and there will be no need to travel abroad in search of better treatment.”
Mr Yusuff said, "Cancer is completely curable in most cases if expert doctors, advanced equipment, and modern treatment systems are ensured at the initial stage.
“All these can be found at Evercare Hospital Chattogram Comprehensive Cancer Care Center. This is undoubtedly an incredible gift for the people of Chattogram.”
Director of CMCH Br J Md Shamim Ahsan; Dr Arif Mahmud, Director, Medical Services, Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh; and Evercare Hospital Chattogram Medical Services Department Director Dr Deepak Singh, among others, were present at the press conference.