Dhaka, Nov. 11 -- THE number of children with heart disease in the country is increasing at an alarming rate. According to Kids Heart Foundation, about 8,000 children are born in the country every year. Of them, at least 200 children are born with heart disease.
Especially in district and upazila level health centres, there are no necessary facilities for diagnosing and treating children with heart disease.
As a result, most families are forced to seek help from specialized hospitals in Dhaka. But even in the capita, this medical system is not adequate.
According to the National Institute of Cardiology and Hospitals (NICVD), there are currently only 53 pediatric cardiologists and only 15 pediatric cardiac surgeons in the country.
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