5,000 doctors to be recruited in next two months: Minister

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BSS, Dhaka :
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said 5,000 doctors would be recruited within the next two months to provide smooth healthcare at the doorsteps of the people living in rural areas.
Zahid also said shortage of human resources is the major obstacles to ensure smooth health-care services for the people.
“The present government is trying to overcome this problem. As part of
this endeavour, 5,000 doctors will be recruited in the next two or three
months for ensuring better healthcare services,” he said this on Thursday while addressing a discussion at CIRDAP auditorium in the city.National Malaria Elimination Programme and BRAC jointly organised the programme marking the National Malaria Week with the theme “Zero malaria starts with me”.
Zahid, in his speech, also underscored the need for country ownership and community empowerment for malaria prevention and care. The minister also put emphasise on creating awareness among people to eliminate malaria from the country.
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