Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain spoke as the chief guest at an orientation meeting on the overall activities of the ministry held at its conference room today. Photo: PID

DHAKA, Feb 19, 2026 (BSS) - Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain today announced that the government will conduct on-site monitoring at hospitals to ensure that doctors are providing proper and timely services to patients.

He made the announcement while speaking as the chief guest at an orientation meeting on the overall activities of the ministry held at its conference room in the capital.

Reaffirming the government's commitment to ensuring quality healthcare services across the country, the minister said, "We want to guarantee the highest standard of services in hospitals." 

"We will carry out our responsibilities in line with the directives and guidance of the Prime Minister," he added.

Stressing accountability in patient care, he warned that negligence in providing medical services would not be tolerated.

"We will make immediate visits to hospitals to see whether the doctors on duty are discharging their responsibilities properly. Everyone must be accountable," he said.

He added that all activities of the ministry must directly benefit the people and that no syndicate would be allowed to gain undue advantage in the health sector.

Highlighting the importance of inclusive healthcare, the minister said the Prime Minister has directed that services be ensured equally for all citizens, regardless of political affiliation.

Addressing the meeting, State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr M A Muhit outlined existing challenges in the sector, noting that many posts remain vacant in various departments and institutions.

"Due to these vacancies, people are being deprived of necessary services. Steps must be taken to fill the vacant posts promptly. We also need to place greater emphasis on improving the quality of medical education," he said.

The meeting was chaired by Health Secretary Md. Saidur Rahman and was attended, among others, by Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services Prof. Dr. Md. Abu Jafor.