Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said that it is possible to fully restore the people's confidence and trust in the country's healthcare system through the sincere and humanitarian approach of doctors and healthcare workers towards patients, and by providing proper treatment.

"To strengthen the healthcare sector, punctuality, a sense of responsibility, and above all, compassionate behaviour towards patients by doctors are extremely important," he said.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing as the chief guest a views exchange meeting titled 'DMCians' Thoughts on the Modernisation of Bangladesh's Healthcare System', organised at the Dhaka Medical College (DMC) auditorium on the occasion of the 81st founding anniversary of the college.

The Prime Minister's spouse, Dr Zubaida Rahman, addressed the programme as the special guest.

Tarique Rahman said, "Many people from this country are going abroad for medical treatment. As a result, five billion US dollars leave the country every year for treatment expenses.” 

"Why can't we provide that treatment in our own country? Why can't we earn the trust of our people? This cannot be achieved through the enforcement of law. Only doctors can fully restore the people's confidence and trust through their humanitarian approach and proper treatment. Therefore, I urge doctors to be more humane in earning the trust of patients," he added. 

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