Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) 1:
The comprehensive health care delivery to a vast number of diabetic all over the country is well recognized as a unique program of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS). The Association executes this program primarily through its central institute called the Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM).
The Institute has the largest diabetic out-patient turnover in the world under a single roof and it has about 700 bed In-Patient hospital with all modern disciplines of medicine. Through its Academy BIRDEM conducts the largest number of postgraduate medical courses in the private sector. With large number of international collaborations the institute is now widely acclaimed as one of the most advanced research center in the world. This is reflected in the recognition of BIRDEM by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Center for Research on Prevention and Control of Diabetes.
Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM) 2:
Mohila and Shishu Diabetes Endocrine and Metabolic Hospital, Segunbagicha, Dhaka. The Project has been added the existing establishment of BIRDEM as BIRDEM-2. The comprehensive health care delivery to a vast number of diabetic all over the country is well recognized as a unique program of the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS). The Association executes this program primarily through its central institute called the Bangladesh Institute of Research & Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM). The Institute has the largest diabetic Out-Patient turnover in the world under a single roof and it has about 700 bed In-Patient hospital with all modern disciplines of medicine. Through its Academy BIRDEM conducts the largest number of postgraduate medical courses in the private sector. With large number of international collaborations the institute is now widely acclaimed as one of the most advanced research center in the world. This is reflected in the recognition of BIRDEM by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a Collaborating Center for Research on Prevention and Control of Diabetes.
National Heart Foundation and Research Institute:
Cardiovascular diseases are one of the major health problems throughout the world. It is emerging as a serious health problem in Bangladesh and other developing countries. Amongst the heart diseases hypertension, rheumatic fever, rheumatic heart diseases, ischaemic heart diseases and congenital heart diseases are common. There is a common belief that heart disease is a disease of rich people, which is not correct. Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart diseases commonly affects poor people living in overcrowding and poverty. Congenital heart diseases and hypertension can affect both rich and poor people. Poor people are not immune from Ischaemic heart disease.
Latest survey on Cardiovascular diseases carried out in Bangladesh showed prevalence of Hypertension in adult population about 20-25%, Ischaemic Heart Disease in adult population about 10%, Rheumatic Heart Disease 1.2 per thousand and Congenital Heart Disease 8 per thousand new born baby.
The gigantic problem of cardiovascular diseases cannot be solved by Government alone. For effective prevention and control of cardiovascular disease National Heart Foundation of Bangladesh was formed at the initiative of National Professor Brig. (Rtd.) Abdul Malik with some dedicated medical and non-medical social workers on 12 October 1978 to supplement the activities of the Government. It is a non government nonprofit organization, has been registered under the societies registration Act XXI of 1960 and department of Social Welfare (Registration no.-Dha-0732), Govt. of Bangladesh and NGO Bureau, Govt. of Bangladesh. It has also become the member of World Heart Federation (WHF) an international organization, head quarter in Geneva. World Health Organization (WHO) is also supporting the various activities of this organization. It is also member of World Hypertension League (WHL).
Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital:
Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital began as a charitable dispensary founded by the late Mr. M. A. Ispahani, an industrialist and philanthropist. It then developed into an eye hospital in 1960, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, and has always been a non-profit organization.
Apart from its basic ophthalmic services, it also pioneered various tertiary ophthalmic super-specialties. At the same time, Islamia Eye Hospital, as it was then known, started providing training to increase the human resource capacity for ophthalmic services in Bangladesh. From this concept, the M. A. Ispahani Institute of Ophthalmology was established as a sister organization in 1992 to teach advanced ophthalmology to ophthalmic surgeons, as well as to paramedics and nurses. Over the years, Islamia has established itself as a leading ophthalmic organization in Bangladesh for providing specialized services and training courses.
A recent development of Islamia has been the establishment of three branch hospitals in remote districts of Bangladesh (Jamalpur, Barisal, and Naogaon) under a project entitled “Creating Access to Eye Care Services for Rural People”. This project was initiated and has been supported by ORBIS International. Over the last ten years, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital has experienced a tremendous growth. This is due to the dedicated doctors, managers and leaders that have graced this renowned hospital. We are continuing to expand and to modernize, so as to provide the finest of services to all patients.
Delta Cancer and General Hospital:
The Delta Hospital Ltd. provides the full range of radiation therapy and has a close working relationship with consultants, surgeon, Medical Oncologist & other physicians. In addition to being able to look after all the patients’ medical needs, DHL also have trained counselors and therapist to help patients and their families to cope better with the disease.
Using state- of- the- art equipment our specialists are able to provide the best possible radiation therapy at our centers. Our Radiation Oncologists participate actively in international meetings and conferences on radiation therapy and are experts in their areas of specialization to ensure that our patients get the best and most appropriate care, a team of cancer specialists using multidisciplinary approach manages all patients. They are supported by excellent radiological and laboratory services. Today the Oncology unit of Delta Hospital Ltd. stands as the most modern cancer treatment hospital in Bangladesh. . DHL prepared for its Oncology unit with Modern Radiotherapy equipment and other necessary machines for cancer treatment. Beside the oncology treatment DHL also run Eye, Dental, Head & Neck (ENT), Gaynee, Medicine and Surgery unit with specialized consultants. Delta Hospital Ltd. also doing some chromosome test in its modern pathological lab.
Monowara Hospital
Monowara Hospital (Pvt.) Ltd. is a genuine multi-hospital system with 60 beds, housed in a 7-storeyed scientifically planned building. Its prime location in the heart of Dhaka on Siddeshwari Road adds yet another dimension to the significance of this outstanding facility. The complex is a multi-hospital system as it is divided into different specialized areas of treatment. T he Hospital Surgical Suite comprises of most modern and highly equipped 3 Operation Theatres. These Theatres suffice for all kinds of surgery including Laparoscopic and Endoscopic procedures.
North East Medical College and Hospital, Sylhet
Sylhet a land hallowed by the memories of great saint Hazrat Shahjalal Yemeni (R), has been full of social, cultural and educational tradition from very early times. But in course of time these traditions are fading away. The literacy rate was falling dreadfully and mass people were deprived of adequate health care facilities. People from all walks of life including educationists, professionals and elite of the society were realising the need of establishing a Private Medical College in the Sylhet division.
In that situation a group of Doctors forms North East Private Ltd. Company decided to establish a College & Hospital by the name of North East Medical College Hospital and Hospital.
The college and hospital is managed by staff of excellent Professional personnel whose expertise & experiences have enriched the Teaching Research and Health Care system. The College has been approved by the Ministry of Health and family Welfare, Government of Peoples Republic of Bangladesh in 1998. Affiliated with the Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet in 1998. Recognized by Bangladesh Medical & Dental Council (BMDC) in 2000. Enlisted by WHO to the World Directory of Medical School in 2003. Post-Graduate Training was recognized of by Bangladesh College of Physician & Surgeon (BCPS) in 2004.
Ibrahim Iqbal Memorial Hospital Ltd.
Ibrahim Iqbal Memorial Hospital Ltd. founded by the BGC Trust is planned to function as teaching based Hospital of BGC Trust Medical College with the objective of teaching, training and research facilities for the students, internee doctors. BGC Trust Medical College and Ibrahim Iqbal Memorial Hospital Ltd. providing specialized medical care to the people of Bangladesh. The construction of hospital bed 500 (Phase-1) is already completed. The Hospital construction for 1000-bed (Phase-11) is projected to be completed within next 2-3 years. The hospital is equipped with modern machineries and facilities. All sorts of investigation facilities are available here. Experienced and renowned Professors and Consultants from Bangladesh and India providing quality services in this hospital.