Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has said no corruption will be tolerated in the health sector. 

He said, “The policy of 'zero tolerance' will be followed to curb corruption in the health ministry.”

The newly appointed Health Minister came up with the remarks while addressing the reporters at the conference room of the ministry at the secretariat on Sunday.

He said, “Facilities of hospitals and health institutions will be improved at the district and rural levels to reduce pressure of patients in the big cities like Dhaka.”

The health minister said, "If we all work sincerely, nothing is impossible. I faced a lot of trouble while upgrading the burn unit from five to five hundred beds. In the beginning, I was rejected by many and even my files were thrown away. But I persevered. I came to this place with everyone's support.”

On the first day of his office as the Health Minister, Dr Samanta Lal Sen first met with the top-level officials of the health sector in the meeting room of the ministry. Later, he participated in a view exchange meeting with journalists.

BDST: 1506 HRS, JAN 14, 2024
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