Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- Bangladesh needs at least 180 linear accelerator machines for the radiation therapy of cancer patients, while only 24 machines are currently available across the country - an extremely insufficient number.

Every year, 200,000 to 300,000 new cancer patients are diagnosed in the country, and the total number of cancer patients is nearly 15 lakh.

These observations were made by Professor Dr. Md. Jahangir Kabir, Director (in-charge) of the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH). He highlighted various issues including cancer treatment, management, medicine supply, and future plans, reports BSS. According to him, the government must place strong emphasis on ensuring the basic needs of education and healt...