Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI accredited hospital, has recently celebrated the World Sleep Day.
The main goal of the day was to educate people on the need for proper sleep and the treatment and prevention of insomnia. On that occasion a Continuing Medical Education (CME) was organized.
The keynote address was delivered at CME on insomnia and the need for proper sleep by Dr. SM Abdullah Al Mamun, Senior Consultant -Respiratory Medicine and Dr. Ziaul Huq, Senior Consultant- Respiratory Medicine. Dr. Arif Mahmud, Deputy Director-Medical Services of Evercare Hospital Dhaka, and other specialist consultants / physicians participated in the CME.
In the presentation, Dr. SM Abdullah Al Mamun said, “Good sleep keeps both body and mind fresh and healthy. Good sleep ensures metabolic and hormonal activity and peace of mind. As a result, peace and prosperity in personal and family life increase. The performance in the workplace also improves.”
In the presentation, Dr. Ziaul Huq said, “Sleep is an important physiological process of human beings. Moderate sleep reduces the risk of various diseases including heart disease. The body needs at least 6 to 8 hours of sleep daily to keep it healthy. However, there is a difference between sleep and good sleep. The tendency to not sleep well is a serious disease. It should never be neglected and should seek medical attention if necessary.”
As a result of insomnia, about 45% of the world’s population is at risk of health problems. The World Association of Sleep Medicine has decided to observe World Sleep Day since 2008 to highlight the need for sleep.
