Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

9th Regional Public Health Conference – 2022

BUHS organised 9th Regional Public Health Conference

Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) organised the 9th 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.

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)