Digitalisation Can Reduce Heart Diseases in Country
The digitalisation of the healthcare sector will help reduce the burden of heart diseases in the country, speakers said at the two-day international cardiovascular conference in Dhaka, which ended today.
With the slogan — “One Step Ahead into the World of Digital Science”, around 1,000 doctors from all over Bangladesh attended different scientific seminars at the event titled “BANGLADESH LIVE 2023”.
The conference was organised by Interactive Professional Development Initiatives Foundation (IPDI).
Speaking as chief guest at the inaugural session on Monday, Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury thanked the IPDI Foundation for playing a significant role to train doctors in using state-of-the-art digital technology.
“Despite various constraints, Bangladesh has been able to make great progress in the healthcare sector. Private organisations are also joining this effort. Digitalisation in the healthcare sector will largely reduce the incidence of heart disease in the country,” she said, according to a press release.
At the event, National Prof Brig (Rtd) Abdul Malik and Indian Prof Ashok Seth were awarded lifetime honours for their outstanding contributions to the field of cardiology.
In his welcome speech, Dr Mohsin Ahmed, secretary general of IPDI Foundation, highlighted their efforts to train doctors by conducting scientific research and organising seminars and conferences.
“In continuation of our efforts, we are holding this event with the slogan ‘One Step Ahead into the World of Digital Science’,” he said.
Prof Abdul Wadud Chowdhury, president of IPDI said IPDI will continue their activities in future as well.
Attorney General of Bangladesh AM Amin Uddin, lawmaker Prof Pran Gopal Datta, Prof AKM Mohibullah, Prof Abdullah Al Safi Majumdar, Prof Afzalur Rahman, and Prof Mir Jamal Uddin attended the event among others.
