Specialised Hospital starts journey in Ukhiya

A new hospital has started its journey in Ukhiya of Cox’s Bazar to strengthen specialised health services, improving the lives and wellbeing of people living in the area.

State Minister of Disaster Management and Relief Enamur Rahman inaugurated the specialised hospital on Tuesday.

The hospital, which was constructed and equipped by UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, will provide specialist treatment for lifesaving interventions and secondary care for patients living in the Ukhiya area, including Rohingya refugees.

“This hospital is a milestone for Ukhiya. The facility offers medical treatment long sought for but until now not available in the area. The hospital has been set up by UNHCR and its partners, thanks to generous funding from the Government of Japan. We trust that the Ukhiya community will help take care of the facilities to ensure its future”, said Dr Md Enamur Rahman.

With timely specialist consultations, the Ukhiya specialised Hospital will reduce the need for patients to travel to Cox’s Bazar or Chattogram for treatment and make services more accessible for people with limited financial resources.

It will provide outpatient surgery, dental care, eye care, orthopaedic and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, and palliative care.