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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.”

About the Evercare Group

The Evercare Group believes access to healthcare is a fundamental right and invests in emerging markets to bring private, quality driven healthcare to meet the needs of local people. Evercare has responded to a global challenge to ensure well-being at all ages is provided to those living in emerging markets as a pillar to support sustainable economic development. With this the Group is leading the way in transforming the traditional healthcare model through its integrated cross-continents platform, its impact driven model and quality driven hospitals.

The Evercare Group operates as an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets across Africa and South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria. The Group’s portfolio includes 30 hospitals with 3445 beds, 16 clinics, 82 diagnostics centres and two brownfield assets spread over 6 countries. Evercare is proud to be the most diverse healthcare group in the countries it operates in with 11,000 caregivers working together to develop a systemic healthcare change in emerging markets.

Evercare is wholly owned by the Evercare Health Funds, a US $1bn emerging markets healthcare fund managed by The Rise Funds, the impact investment platform of global alternative asset manager TPG. The Evercare Health Fund is comprised of the world’s leading development finance institutions and other impact investors around the world.

www.evercaregroup.com

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.

About the Evercare Group

The Evercare Group believes access to healthcare is a fundamental right and invests in emerging markets to bring private, quality driven healthcare to meet the needs of local people. Evercare has responded to a global challenge to ensure well-being at all ages is provided to those living in emerging markets as a pillar to support sustainable economic development. With this the Group is leading the way in transforming the traditional healthcare model through its integrated cross-continents platform, its impact driven model and quality driven hospitals.

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.

About the Evercare Group

The Evercare Group believes access to healthcare is a fundamental right and invests in emerging markets to bring private, quality driven healthcare to meet the needs of local people. Evercare has responded to a global challenge to ensure well-being at all ages is provided to those living in emerging markets as a pillar to support sustainable economic development. With this the Group is leading the way in transforming the traditional healthcare model through its integrated cross-continents platform, its impact driven model and quality driven hospitals.

The Evercare Group operates as an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets across Africa and South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria. The Group’s portfolio includes 30 hospitals with 3445 beds, 16 clinics, 82 diagnostics centres and two brownfield assets spread over 6 countries. Evercare is proud to be the most diverse healthcare group in the countries it operates in with 11,000 caregivers working together to develop a systemic healthcare change in emerging markets.

Evercare is wholly owned by the Evercare Health Funds, a US $1bn emerging markets healthcare fund managed by The Rise Funds, the impact investment platform of global alternative asset manager TPG. The Evercare Health Fund is comprised of the world’s leading development finance institutions and other impact investors around the world.

www.evercaregroup.com

Evercare Hospital Dhaka Celebrates World Heart Day

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, organized a patient forum to celebrate World Heart Day 2022. The theme of this year’s Heart Day is ‘Use Heart for Every Heart‘.

In the press conference, the speakers discussed this year’s theme and exchanged opinions and experiences. About 18.7 million (1 crore 87 lakh) people die worldwide every year due to cardiovascular disease. The hospital authorities organized this to increase awareness about heart health and cardiovascular diseases.

Professor (Dr.) Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department; Dr. Shams Munwar, Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department; Professor Dr. Tamzeed Ahmed,  Senior Consultant, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology; Professor Dr. M. Atahar Ali, Senior Consultant, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Unit; Dr. Tahera Nazrin, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Clinical and Interventional Pediatric Cardiology Department; Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery; Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery; and others were present on the occasion.

Professor (Dr.) Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology Department said “After disease is detected in our body, there are many opportunities for treatment, but there is a risk that the lifestyle will not be as normal as before. Especially in the case of heart disease. Therefore, everyone should take regular medical checkups and doctor’s advice to ensure good health of the heart. My appeal to all, you get used to a healthy lifestyle and try to avoid the risky aspects of heart health.”

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka said” “We believe every heartbeat in the world is different and their medical needs are also different. It is from that belief that we continue to relentlessly strive to achieve exceptional care, wellness, and confidence for every cardiac patient. Evercare Hospital Dhaka is providing world-class comprehensive cardiac care in the country. So, my appeal to everyone is to be careful about heart care, consult a doctor for any need, and trust the country’s medical system without going abroad for treatment.”

Professor Dr. M. Atahar Ali, Senior Consultant, Heart Failure and Arrhythmia Unit said “Complications like heart failure can be prevented with proper knowledge and awareness. So, I think it is possible to ensure heart’s health by taking a doctor’s advice without neglecting any symptoms.”

Dr. Tahera Nazrin, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Clinical and Interventional Pediatric Cardiology said, “We need to work together to raise awareness on paediatric heart diseases. We are providing all kinds of services in the Department of Paediatric Cardiology for the treatment and prevention of congenital heart disease.”

Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery said, “Unknowingly, we neglect the care of the most important part of the body. So, we need to be more aware of heart care. At the same time, I think the country’s medical system needs to be enriched to maintain confidence and reduce the tendency to go abroad.”

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the country’s first JCI accredited hospital, arranged a round table discussion at the Daily Jugantor on 25 September 2022 to observe World Lung Day.

Dr. Arif Mahmud, Director of Medical Services; Prof. Dr. Rowshne Jahan, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of Respiratory Medicine; Dr. SM Abdullah Al Mamun, Senior Consultant of Respiratory Medicine; Professor (Dr.) M. Istiaque Hossain, Senior Consultant of Paediatrics & Neonatology; and  Dr. Mahfuz Ahmed Chowdhury, Associate Consultant of Medical ICU;  from Evercare Hospital Dhaka gave speech in this event along with Special guests Prof.

Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam, Line Director, Communicable Disease Control, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS); Professor Quazi Tarikul Islam, Editor in Chief, Bangladesh Journal Of Medicine, Overseas Advisor of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh; and Professor Dr. Mohammed Shahedur Rahman Khan, Director (Retd.), NIDCH, General Secretary of Bangladesh Asthma Association.

From the Daily Jugantor Abul Khair Chowdhury, Senior General Manager and Ehsanul Haque Babu, Deputy Editor shared their thoughts on Lung Day. The program was coordinated by Dr. Fahim Ahmed Rupam, Health Editor of The Daily Jugantor.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the first JCI-accredited hospital in Bangladesh, announced at a press meet that they have successfully completed their 50^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, 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 Hospital Dhaka, 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, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, said, “We have the best facilities 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.”

About the Evercare Group

The Evercare Group believes access to healthcare is a fundamental right and invests in emerging markets to bring private, quality driven healthcare to meet the needs of local people.

Evercare has responded to a global challenge to ensure well-being at all ages is provided to those living in emerging markets as a pillar to support sustainable economic development. With this the Group is leading the way in transforming the traditional healthcare model through its integrated cross-continents platform, its impact driven model and quality driven hospitals.

The Evercare Group operates as an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets across Africa and South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria.

The Group’s portfolio includes 30 hospitals with 3445 beds, 16 clinics, 82 diagnostics centres and two brownfield assets spread over 6 countries. Evercare is proud to be the most diverse healthcare group in the countries it operates in with 11,000 caregivers working together to develop a systemic healthcare change in emerging markets.

Evercare is wholly owned by the Evercare Health Funds, a US $1bn emerging markets healthcare fund managed by The Rise Funds, the impact investment platform of global alternative asset manager TPG. The Evercare Health Fund is comprised of the world’s leading development finance institutions and other impact investors around the world.

www.evercaregroup.com

The country’s first JCI-accredited hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka, has recently reported the successful completion of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), a complex procedure in cardiovascular surgery. On the occasion, the hospital authorities today organized a press conference. Present at the conference were the patient upon whom the procedure was carried out, his family and Evercare medical staff.

Kazi Md. Abdur Rouf, aged 72, was recently admitted to Evercare Hospital Dhaka with various ailments including issues with his kidney and lungs, among other complications associated with old age. After Mr. Rouf recently underwent heart bypass surgery, it was discovered that one of the valves of his heart was damaged.

Following this news, the doctor in charge, Prof. Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, advised that Mr. Rouf undergo Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). The suggested procedure was carried out successfully by Evercare Hospital Dhaka, and Mr. Rouf is safe and healthy at present. This is only the third time in the history of Bangladesh healthcare that a Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure has been executed successfully.

Prof. Dr. Md. Shahabuddin Talukder, Senior Consultant of Evercare Hospital Dhaka’s Clinical & Interventional Cardiology department said, “There are two valves in each of the four chambers of human heart. These valves assist in proper blood circulation in the body. Among these valves, an aortic valve is important because it supplies oxygenated blood to the vital organs and other organs of the body. For various reasons however, sometimes these valves can become narrow, which causes the normal flow of blood to be disrupted. Consequently, various complex diseases and complications afflict the body.

Conventionally, aortic valve stenosis is treated with open heart surgery, it is extremely risky, especially for elderly patients. The alternative to this is Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Although it requires the use of the latest advanced technology, this procedure is minimally invasive (like Angioplasty) and not very complicated.” He added, “Although this method is used in many developed countries, it is only a recent development in the Bangladeshi healthcare sector. As Evercare Hospital Dhaka is equipped with all the necessary state-of-the-art technology required to carry out this procedure, we have been able to successfully complete the valve replacement of Mr. Rouf.”

Speaking about the treatment of his illness, the patient Kazi Md. Abdur Rouf said, “I extend my heartiest gratitude to Evercare Hospital Dhaka, the doctors in charge and all concerned for successfully completing my treatment through this innovative method. I feel stronger and healthier now.”

From Evercare Clinical & Interventional Cardiology Department Prof. Dr. A. Q. M. Reza, Senior Consultant & Coordinator; Prof. Dr. Tamzeed Ahmed, Senior Consultant; Dr. Kazi Atiqur Rahman, Senior Consultant were present at the event. Dr. Md. Zulfiqur Haider, Senior Consultant and Dr. Sohail Ahmed, Senior Consultant & Coordinator of CTVS Department; and Dr. Tahera Nazreen, Senior Consultant and Coordinator of Paediatric Cardiology Department along with Dr. Ratnadeep Chaskar, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Evercare Hospital Dhaka and Chief Marketing Officer, Vinay Kaul were also present at the event. Dr. Arif Mahmud, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Evercare Hospital Dhaka moderated the press meet.

About the Evercare Group

The Evercare Group believes access to healthcare is a fundamental right and invests in emerging markets to bring private, quality driven healthcare to meet the needs of local people. Evercare has responded to a global challenge to ensure well-being at all ages is provided to those living in emerging markets as a pillar to support sustainable economic development. With this the Group is leading the way in transforming the traditional healthcare model through its integrated cross-continents platform, its impact driven model and quality driven hospitals.

The Evercare Group operates as an integrated healthcare delivery platform in emerging markets across Africa and South Asia, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Kenya and Nigeria. The Group’s portfolio includes 30 hospitals with 3445 beds, 16 clinics, 82 diagnostics centres and two brownfield assets spread over 6 countries. Evercare is proud to be the most diverse healthcare group in the countries it operates in with 11,000 caregivers working together to develop a systemic healthcare change in emerging markets.

Evercare is wholly owned by the Evercare Health Funds, a US $1bn emerging markets healthcare fund managed by The Rise Funds, the impact investment platform of global alternative asset manager TPG. The Evercare Health Fund is comprised of the world’s leading development finance institutions and other impact investors around the world.

www.evercaregroup.com