Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu said that he will put his best efforts to extend governmental facilities for treatment of Hemophilia patients so that they can lead a normal life.
“I would appeal to the cabinet to give some special facilities to the patients so that they can live a normal life as well as contribute to the development of the country.” The minister said this on Tuesday while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion ‘Hemophilia Patients and Human Rights’ at the National Press Club organized by Hemophilia and Health Care Trust and Hemophilia Welfare Association.
He said that he would request the cabinet for introducing identification card, special allowance, health insurance, tax-free medicine import for the Hemophilia patients.
State Minister for Social Welfare Promod Mankin said Hemophilia is a deadly disease and therefore it is important to create awareness among people about it.
The Information Minister also suggested showing documentary films on television channels to create awareness about the disease.
“The country and society as a whole should take initiatives for treatment of the patients beside the family members”, he added.
Chairman of Health and Hope Hospital Dr M H Chowdhury Lenin presented the keynote paper where he mentioned that there is one Hemophilia patient among 5,000 males.
Secretary General of Bangladesh Christian Association Nirmal Rozario coordinated the programme with Chairman of Hemophilia and Health Care Trust Board M Tofazzal Hossain in the chair. Hemophilia is a rare bleeding disorder, which prevents blood from clotting normally. It causes bleeding for a longer time than others after an injury. This bleeding can damage organs and tissues and may be life-threatening. It is more likely to occur among the males than females.
