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Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 100^th bone marrow transplant. With this, they now have a record of conducting the highest number of allogeneic BMTs in the country.

With a dedicated BMT unit and a leukemia unit, Evercare Hospital Dhaka is fully equipped to tackle different kinds of leukemia using autologous and allogeneic BMT with full match and half match (Haplo).

Furthermore, the hospital has a stem cell processing lab; a Cryopreservation facility; outpatient and inpatient procedure facility; an in-house molecular diagnostic facility which provides fast and accurate diagnosis; BMT beds with central oxygen supply, HEPA Filter and a system for reverse osmosis water purification.

It has a molecular lab which uses state-of-the-art technology of Flow Cytometry to diagnose the specific type of cancer. Services like subtyping, FLAER-based PNH, immune-histochemistry and PET-scan are available to make a quick and correct assessment of the patient’s condition.

Early diagnosis and planning of BMT procedures is crucial to the treatment of leukemia. Therefore, topnotch treatment planning tests like MRD and IHC tests are used to monitor the effectiveness of the treatment, and adapt for necessary changes.

Dr. Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Coordinator & Senior Consultant, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant, Evercare Hospital Dhaka and Chattogram, said, “BMT is a very risky procedure that comes with a lot of challenges. Prior to this development in Evercare Hospital, there were limited treatment for leukemia in the country.

Hence, we are pleased to have been able to conduct this procedure in our hospital with success. We have a vision of providing comprehensive medical support to the people of Bangladesh. The expansion of our BMT unit is therefore a step forward in this regard.

We currently have the utmost confidence and support from our clientele, and we wish to continue working with our best efforts in order to see this center become one of the best in this subcontinent.”

Dr Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO & MD, Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, said, “We are the first private hospital in the country to bring the advanced equipment required for BMT. With a fully equipped leukemia unit, BMT unit and the treatment planning processes, we hope to help more patients who are fighting the painful fear of losing their lives to cancer.”

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, said, “We have the best facilities and highly skilled clinical team led by Dr. Saleh for BMT treatment in Evercare Hospital Dhaka. Due to this development, patients don’t need to seek BMT treatment abroad anymore. It is much more cost-effective to do it in the country, and our success rates are as good as developed countries.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, has organized a patient forum on the occasion of World COPD Day. In the forum, the speakers discussed and shared opinions and experiences on the topics of COPD causes, emphysema, and various effective treatment strategies for better living.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a disease that blocks normal airflow to the lungs, causing shortness of breath. It also produces emphysema and chronic bronchitis. One of the main causes of COPD is smoking and air pollution. People with COPD are at high risk for other health problems. The hospital authorities organized this to increase public awareness about COPD.

Prof. Dr. Rowshne Jahan, Coordinator and Senior Consultant, Respiratory Medicine Department; Dr. SM Abdullah Al Mamun, Senior Consultant, Respiratory Medicine Department; and Dr. Ziaul Huq, Senior Consultant, Respiratory Medicine Department, and others participated in the discussion. In addition, Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, graced the occasion with his presence.

The patient forum was attended by various patients and their relatives and experts answered patients’ queries related to COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. Besides, during the exchange of views, they advised everyone to take more care of their lungs. They urged to build a pollution-free and healthy society by abandoning the daily unhealthy lifestyle and advised to consult a doctor quickly without neglecting COPD.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, recently organized a patient forum to celebrate World Heart Day 2023. The theme of this year’s Heart Day was ‘Use Heart, Know Heart’. In the press conference, the speakers discussed this year’s theme and exchanged opinions and experiences. The hospital authorities organized this event to increase awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. A.Q.M. Reza, Coordinator & Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department; Prof. (Dr.) Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Shams Munwar, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Atiqur Rahman,  Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Dr. Tamzeed Ahmed,  Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Professor Dr. M. Atahar Ali, Senior Consultant, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Unit; and Dr. Nighat Islam, Consultant, Noninvasive Cardiology joined the discussion session on the event.

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh and Mr. Vinay Kaul, Chief Marketing Officer of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh along with others were present at the event.

The patient forum was attended by various patients and their relatives and the doctors answered the queries of the patients regarding various problems and diseases of heart. Also, during the discussion, the cardiologists advised everyone to take more care of their hearts. They urged to build a healthy society by abandoning unhealthy daily lifestyles and advised to consult a doctor quickly without neglecting any heart-related problem and to trust Evercare Hospital Dhaka instead of going abroad for better treatment.

The cardiologists present at the event emphasized on the prevention of the heart diseases. They said heart diseases can be prevented by adopting certain lifestyle habits such as controlling weight, exercising or walking daily, keeping diabetes under control, quitting smoking, developing healthy eating habits, controlling stress, ensuring quality sleep etc. They also emphasized on taking regular health screenings.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka provides world-class comprehensive cardiac care in the country through Clinical & Interventional Cardiology; Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery; Clinical & Interventional Pediatric Cardiology; and Heart Failure & Arrhythmia Unit.

বিশ্বমানের স্বাস্থ্যসেবাদানে প্রতিশ্রুতিবদ্ধ এভারকেয়ার হসপিটাল ঢাকা বিশ্ব হার্ট দিবস ২০২৩ উপলক্ষ্যে সম্প্রতি পেডিয়াট্রিক কার্ডিওলজি বিভাগে একটি পেশেন্ট ফোরাম আয়োজন করে।

পেশেন্ট ফোরামে সবার উদ্দ্যেশ্যে স্বাগত বক্তব্য দেন এভারকেয়ার হসপিটালস, বাংলাদেশ- এর প্রধান নির্বাহী কর্মকর্তা এবং ব্যবস্থাপনা পরিচালক ডা. রত্নদ্বীপ চাস্কার; হসপিটালের ডিপার্টমেন্ট ওভারভিউ দেন উক্ত হাসপাতালের শিশু হৃদরোগ বিভাগের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা ও প্রধান ডা. তাহেরা নাজরীন।

অনুষ্ঠানের বিশেষ অতিথি হিসেবে ছিলেন দৈনিক প্রথম আলো পত্রিকার সিনিয়র করেসপন্ডেন্ট জনাব শিশির মোড়ল। অনুষ্ঠানে সমাপনী বক্তব্য দেন এভারকেয়ার হসপিটালস, বাংলাদেশ- এর মেডিকেল সার্ভিসেস-এর পরিচালক ডা. আরিফ মাহমুদ ।

উক্ত অনুষ্ঠানে এভারকেয়ার হসপিটাল ঢাকা ও এভারকেয়ার হসপিটাল চট্টগ্রাম এর শিশু হৃদরোগ বিভাগের প্রধান ডা. তাহেরা নাজরীন বলেন, “এভারকেয়ার হসপিটাল ঢাকা’তে প্রতিবছরের মতো এবারও বিশ্ব হার্ট দিবস ২০২৩ উপলক্ষ্যে আমরা পেশেন্ট ফোরাম আয়োজন করেছি।

শিশুদের হৃদরোগ বিষয়ে সচেতনতা বৃদ্ধিতে আমাদের সংঘবদ্ধভাবে কাজ করে যেতে হবে। শিশু হৃদরোগ চিকিৎসাযোগ্য ও প্রতিরোধযোগ্য। এভারকেয়ার পেডিয়াট্রিক কার্ডিওলজি বিভাগে আমরা প্রদান করছি শিশুদের হৃদরোগ-এর সকল প্রকারের সেবা।”

উল্লেখ্য, এভারকেয়ার হসপিটাল ঢাকা- এর পেডিয়াট্রিক কার্ডিওলজি বিভাগ বিগত অনেক বছর যাবত সুবিধাবঞ্চিত শিশুদের স্বল্পমূল্যের প্যাকেজে ফ্রি ডিভাইস এবং ফ্রি বেলুন-এর মাধ্যমে হার্টের জন্মগত ছিদ্র বন্ধ করা এবং ত্রুটিযুক্ত ভাল্ভের চিকিৎসা সেবা প্রদান করে আসছে ।

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Organizes ‘Breaking Barriers, Embracing Equity’ Seminar

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s leading healthcare provider, has organized a special seminar on ‘Breaking Barriers, Embracing Equity’ on the month on International Women’s Day.

Present as special guests on the occasion were Rupali Chowdhury, Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, and Rubaba Dowla, Country Director of Oracle Bangladesh-Nepal-Bhutan. Among others Kaiser Chowdhury, Senior Director, HR – Bangladesh, Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director, Medical Services – Bangladesh, Vinay Kaul – Chief Marketing Officer, Dr. Ashutosh Sood, Director – Operations, Dr. Samina Shirke, Director – Nursing Services, distinguished Senior Consultants, and other senior members from the leadership team were present. Employees from different divisions attended the seminar with great interest to learn more about the iconic leaders, their journey, and the insights they had to share.

Regarding women’s empowerment, Rupali Chowdhury said, “Ensure women’s rights in the workplace, improve skills, provide opportunities to disabled women, improve the education system, ensure cyber security, and provide training for rural women. In addition to the discrimination between men and women, the discrimination between rural women and urban women should also be eliminated. We want the implementation of women empowerment to start from every family, and my call to all, come forward from your position to make the country women friendly.”

In the seminar about women’s rights, equality, and equity Rubaba Dowla stated that “if women can be economically developed, it is feasible to build a modern and developed country. In all spheres of education, employment, and technology, women’s rights and equality should be guaranteed. The main failing of this society is the view of women as weak. There is no justification for assuming that women cannot perform certain tasks or that they will be challenging for them. The fields of entrepreneurship, free-lancing, and social media activity also need to be expanded for women.”

Kaiser Chowdhury, Senior Director, HR of Evercare Hospitals, Bangladesh, said, “Establishing equity in the organization is not easy. It requires hard work, careful listening, and authentic empathy, and leaders across all levels should set the tone by modeling inclusive behaviors. By embracing equity, we must provide the same opportunities for everyone while recognizing and valuing different strengths that individuals bring.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Department of Hematology celebrates 7th anniversary of success

All hematologists of the country were invited. As part of the celebration, a day-long scientific seminar was organized and speakers were Dr. Nasrin Akhter, Dr. Menoti Paul Mukti, Dr. Mujahida Rahman, Dr. Mafruha Akter, Dr. Tasneem Ara, Dr. Huque Mahfuz, Dr. Akhil Ranjon Biswas and Dr. Abdullah Az Zubayer Khan. Dr. Bimalangshu Dey from Boston and Dr. Amin Islam from UK also participated LIVE in the session through online.

Dr. Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh, Coordinator and Senior Consultant of Hematology and Stem Cell Transplant Department of Evercare Hospital Dhaka (EHD) and Evercare Hospital Chattogram (EHC) chaired the scientific session and shared his future plan to make bone marrow transplant available for all patients in Bangladesh. Dr. Abu Jafar Mohammed Saleh also mentioned that there is no need to go abroad for blood cancer treatment as it is already available in our own country.

Brig. Gen. (Rtd.) AKM Mustafa Abedin, President – Hematology Society of Bangladesh; Prof. Md. Salahuddin Shah, Chairman, Department of Hematology BSMMU; Prof. Mohiuddin Ahmed Khan, Ex-HOD DMCH; Prof. M. A. Aziz, BSMMU were present along with other prominent hematologists. Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director Medical Services and other high officials of Evercare Hospital Dhaka were also present in the scientific session.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Launches Pre Ramadan Health Check Package

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, a leading healthcare provider in the country, is pleased to announce the launch of its Pre Ramadan Health Check Package. The package includes a range of tests and consultations that are essential for maintaining good health.

The Health Check Package includes a Fasting Blood Sugar test, HBA1C, Serum Creatinine, Complete Blood Count (CBC), SGPT, Lipid Profile, Urine (Routine microscopic examination), Physician consultation and Diet consultation. This comprehensive package has been designed to give patients a complete picture of their health and detect any potential health issues early on.

“We are happy to launch this new Pre Ramadan Health Check Package, which offers a wide range of tests and consultations at an affordable price,” said Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, CEO of Evercare Hospital Dhaka. “Regular health check-ups are essential for maintaining good health and detecting any potential health issues early on. With this package, patients can receive a comprehensive health check-up and get expert advice from our physicians and dieticians before Ramadan.”

The Health Check Package is available at a discounted price of BDT 3999, making it an affordable option for everyone. Patients can avail of this package by booking an appointment at Evercare Hospital Dhaka. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and experienced healthcare professionals to provide patients with the highest quality of care.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka transforming neuro surgical care in Bangladesh

Country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka has been performing advanced and complexed neurosurgeries and has now added state-of-the-art technology, Neuro Navigation system. The ultra-modern machine will equip the hospital with the most advanced computer aided navigation system, which helps in conducting brain tumor and spinal surgeries with more accurate and minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services said that “Evercare Hospital Dhaka has always been in the forefront in adopting advanced technological systems for extending better medical care to the patients, this new addition is the continuation of that process”.

On December 3, Prof. (Col.) Dr. Md. Aminul Islam successfully operated, using the device for first time, on a complex brain tumor using this advanced technology. Neuro navigation will help in achieving optimal accuracy, minimal incision, lower trauma and quicker recovery of patients.

The navigation technology aids the surgeons at every point to stay aligned with the surgical goals in a highly complex anatomical field. With the addition of this state-of-the-art equipment, the only JCI accredited hospital in Bangladesh has gone one step further in providing international quality neuro surgery through latest technology ensuring precision and improved medical outcomes. With this advanced technology, patients now can receive world class neuro surgery facility right here in Bangladesh.