DHAKA, Jan 17, 2024 (BSS) - Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen today said the
government will start the drive for closure of unauthorized health centres,
diagnostic centres, clinics and other healthcare facilities soon.

"I directed the authorities concerned for closure of all unregistered
hospitals, diagnostic centres, and clinics across the country," he told
journalists while placing wreaths at the grave of his childhood friend Sheikh
Kamal and other martyrs who were killed on August 15, in 1975, an official
release said.

The health minister said, "I asked officials concerned how many health
centres, diagnostic centres, clinics and healthcare facilities are currently
operating in the country."

"It will be good for us, if owners of illegally run healthcare centres,
clinics and diagnostics centres shut down their unauthorized healthcare
establishments," he said otherwise the government will take necessary measure
for closure of these unregistered healthcare facilities.

Samanta Lal said the main aims of the government are to improve healthcare
services from national level to grassroots levels. "We will work sincerely to
fulfill this target," he added.

At a function held yesterday, the health minister said the government will
show zero tolerance against corruption simultaneously, "We will take tough
measures against unauthorized hospitals, diagnostic centres, and clinics."