Bangladesh Update Desk
The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), and the icddr,b signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for disease prevention, treatment and research.
The event took place at the vice chancellor’s conference room of BSMMU at 10 am on Thursday.
Professor Dr Sharfuddin Ahmed, vice-chancellor of BSMMU said in the event, BSMMU is working on treatment, education, service and research in equal measure.
We are strengthening disease prevention and public interest related research too. BSMMU has started clinical trials of many disease remedies as part of research.
Prof. Dr. Mohammad Atiqur Rahman, treasure of BSMMU said, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to form an institutional platform and
collaborative research initiative for the clinical sciences across various health disciplines, including non-communicable diseases.
The MoU was enacted with the aim of reducing the knowledge gap of the general public with regard to the clinical sciences, as well as to strengthen the capacity to conduct scientific research.
The scope of the agreement includes the sharing of facilities, knowledge and experience, assistance with clinical research, training and the preparation of research protocols,
as well as the organisation of workshops and scientific seminars to groom the next generation of local scientists and clinicians to tackle unforeseen public health challenges in the future.
“Bangladesh urgently needs to develop and further strengthen its human resource capacity in controlling and effectively addressing the impending threat of chronic diseases, focusing on both therapeutic and prevention strategies.”
“Through this partnership, ICDDRB will be able to help strengthen local capacity for conducting clinical trials,”
“We have entered into agreements with many local and international organisations. Today’s agreement is part of that.
As a result of the agreement between BSMMU and icddr,b with The Global Health Network, this university will get various opportunities and benefits,” he added.
Dr. AKM Mosharraf Hossain, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Academic), Professor Dr. Md. Moniruzzaman Khan, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Development) Tr Prof. Dr. Mohammad Atiqur Rahman,
treasure, Professor Dr. Mohammad Hossain Dean of the Faculty of Surgery, Professor Dr. Atiqul Haque Tuhin Dean of the Faculty of Social and Preventive Social Medicine, scientist and researcher (non communicable diseases) of icddr,b Aliya Naheed and others were present at the programme.
