GP introduces mobile medical camps in Dhaka, Sirajganj

Grameenphone Ltd introduced mobile camps in Dhaka and Sirajganj yesterday to provide immediate medical assistance to the flood victims, says a press release.
As soon as the floating medical camp from Dhaka reached Rupganj yesterday noon, people from nearby villages thronged the area in groups. Canoes with three to six people on board started to reach the area where people queued up to consult the camp doctors about various physical problems they are suffering from.
“As the flood water is receding, we have introduced floating medical camp s to attend the immediate problems of the flood-hit people. We are carrying out the job with the assistance of our partners and joint forces,” said Syed Yamin Bakht, general manager, Grameenphone Ltd.
The medication being given to the flood-affected people include water purification tablets, oral saline and capsules and tablets to prevent water-borne diseases. Medication was also given to those who have already been affected by skin diseases.
The mobile medical camp left for Rupganj from Beraid in Badda yesterday morning and will provide treatment around the area till August 22. Another mobile medical camp was also floating in Sirajganj.