BUHS organised 9^th Regional Public Health Conference

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) organised the 9^th Regional Public Health Conference at its campus. The inaugural ceremony of the two-day long conference was held on February 25, 2022 at 10:00 am at the university’s conference hall. Prof Dr Md Anower Hussain, Dean, Faculty of Public Health, BUHS, chaired the inauguration ceremony.

The special guests at the event were: Md Ashadul Islam, former Senior Secretary, Planning Division of the Ministry of Planning; Prof Dr Faridul Alam, Vice-Chancellor of BUHS; Prof Shah Monir Hossain, President of Public Health Association of Bangladesh; and Dr AM Parvez Rahim, Joint Secretary, Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Addressing the event, Md Ashadul Islam said that public health experts, academicians and medical specialists would definitely contribute to the improvement of the global health care delivery systems by sharing their innovative ideas, proven knowledge and experience.

BUHS VC Prof Dr Faridul Alam said that 80 percent diabetes, heart and blood pressure-related diseases might be reduced by building awareness among the people, and public health professionals of the country are significantly contributing to prevent people from health hazards.

Six scientific paper sessions, five symposiums and eight plenary sessions were held in the conference. Around 400 public health professionals, physicians, academicians and researchers participated in the events.

The conference concluded on February 26 at 4:00 pm with a closing ceremony.

Prof Dr Md Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), was present at the closing ceremony as the Chief Guest.