Prime Bank and Response Plus Holding PJSC (RPM) have signed an agreement to cater to the healthcare needs of Monarch clients of Prime Bank, a press release said Monday. ANM Mahfuz, DMD & CBO, consumer banking division, Prime Bank and Milton Britto, senior associate- global patients services, Response Plus Medical
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New CSR guidelines focusing on Env, healthcare
The Bangladesh Bank has issued a new guideline on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to focus more on healthcare and environmental issues. The guideline, issued on Monday is meant to ensure a sustainable development of the country. According to the new guideline, all scheduled banks and non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) are allowed to
EIB provides $283m loan for healthcare development
European Investment Bank (EIB) provides Bangladesh USD $ 283.06 million (EUR 250 million) to purchase Covid-19 vaccine and strengthen the healthcare system. A finance contract (FC) was signed in this regard between Bangladesh and EIB under a project titled 'Bangladesh Covid-19 Public Health Programme'. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD) and
Digital Hospital to offer quality healthcare to 1m RMG workers
Digital Hospital, an innovative digital healthcare provider based in Bangladesh, has recently signed anagreement with BGMEA to offer digital healthcare services to 1 lakh RMG workers initially. It will gradually bring all RMG workers of the country under the umbrella of quality healthcare services. Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, and Md.
Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Launch Lilly’s Cyramza™ in Bangladesh
Bangladesh based Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (HPL) and Eli Lilly & Company announced the launch of CYRAMZA™ (ramucirumab injection, 10 mg/mL solution) in Bangladesh. Cyramza™, is an anti-cancer medicine that is approved as a single agent and/or in combination with other agents for cancers arising from stomach, lungs, liver or large
JS passes bill to ensure better healthcare for children
The Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute Bill, 2021 was passed in Parliament on Wednesday, aiming to improve the healthcare services for children. Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque moved the Bill which was passed by voice vote. The bill was designed in line with the Dhaka Children Hospital Ordinance, 2008. The draft
bKash offers discount on online healthcare payment
bKash has offered up to 50% discount on payments for health check-up and doctor consultations via online at 3 healthcare service providers while staying at home during the pandemic, said a press release. Alongside the discount on Covid-19 test, customers can get up to 50% discount on health check-up at ‘Amar
Developing country health professionals sidelined in Canadian healthcare
In Canada, we are fortunate to have many talented newcomers eager to contribute to the country, including thousands of doctors from Africa, Asia and the Middle East who meet Canadian standards but are blocked from becoming practicing physicians. These doctors are Canadian citizens and permanent residents with recognized training and