World’s largest facility for burn victims to open in October

    Desk Report: The world’s largest burn and plastic surgery institute is set to be inaugurated on October 20 to offer specialized and modern treatment to the people. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the specialized institute, quoting Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim, reports BSS. The 17-storied 500-bed institute is being built comprising three blocks – Burn Block, Plastic Block and Academic Block – with the supervision of Bangladesh Army. Earlier on April 6, 2016, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the construction work in capital’s Chankharpul area involving Taka 922 crore, reports The DailyAsain Age.
    Meantime, DMCH Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit Coordinator Dr Samanta Lal Sen said: “After the inauguration, the institute it will take six months to start the medical service.” Officials said there will be 10 modern surgical rooms and a helipad on the rooftop. Besides, it has 16 elevators and five stairs for easy movement of patients. The modern building has solar panels as alternative power supply along with a reservoir of the most modern waste management plants.

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