New 'cell' to combat dengue, vector-borne diseases in the works, says LGRD minister
Dhaka, Oct. 19 -- Experts have been pressing for a contingency plan to effectively tackle these infectious diseases and on Saturday, LGRD Minister Md Tajul Islam announced that work is underway to establish a response unit at the ministry.
Speaking at a seminar titled "Vector problems in Bangladesh: an integrated management approach" organised by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS) in the capital, the minister said an additional secretary has been tasked with doing the due diligence.
State Minister for Information Dr Murad Hasan also spoke at the event moderated by the CGS Executive Director Zillur Rahman.
Representatives from the two city corporations of Dhaka, doctors, entomologists, scientists, and academics addressed the semina...
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