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KHULNA, April 7, 2026 (BSS) - Acting Director of the Divisional Health Office 
Dr. Md. Mujibur Rahman on Tuesday said the world is advancing towards the 
Fourth Industrial Revolution, with healthcare services becoming increasingly 
modern.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at a discussion meeting was held at 
the conference room of the Civil Surgeon's Office in Khulna marking "World 
Health Day".

This year's theme of the day is "Science in Health Services, Safe Lives for 
All".

The chief guest noted that many countries are now providing treatment through 
advanced technologies, including robotics, which has been made possible by 
scientific progress.

He stressed that alongside technological advancement, developing a strong 
service-oriented mindset among healthcare providers is essential to ensure 
quality healthcare for the common people.
 
He also emphasized the importance of prevention over cure and called for 
raising public awareness in this regard.

He further urged all concerned in the health sector to adopt a more science-
oriented approach in their works to improve service quality.
 
"We must use science for humanitarian purposes so that it benefits all living 
beings. If people remain healthy, dreams will survive -- and if dreams 
survive, the country will progress," he added.

Civil Surgeon of Khulna Dr. Mosammat Mahfuza Khatun presided over the 
meeting.

Among others, World Health Organization (WHO) representative Dr. Md. Ariful 
Islam, World Vision representative Md. Liton Mondal and Md. Asif Ahmed also 
spoke as special guests.

Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr. Md. Mizanur Rahman delivered the welcome address 
while World Health Organization Surveillance and Immunization Medical Officer 
Dr. Nazmur Rahman Sajib presented the keynote paper.

Senior Health Education Officer Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad conducted the event.

Earlier, a colorful rally was brought out from the Civil Surgeon's Office 
premises, which paraded different roads in the city before ending at the same 
venue.