Reference :
V-P-BD-E-00038
Date :
05/04/2015
Caption :
Medical staff, led by Dr. Shajib, from the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, discuss the treatment and care of patients.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
ICRC website, article from the 6th July 2015:
"Bangladesh: Red Crescent medical teams provide quality health care.
Dr. Sakandar Hyet Khan (Shajib), 30, could have chosen to practice anywhere, like at a private clinic in the urban centers of Bangladesh where the dynamic doctor would have quickly become a renowned medical specialist. Instead, driven by a desire to help his community, he chose to take up the role of Health Project Manager at the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, leading the organization's medical staff in Cox's Bazar.
With a team of sixteen dedicated personnel under his supervision, Dr. Shajib looks towards a positive future and to making improvements to the health facilities in local communities.
"I was fortunate, and in return, I feel that I have to help others, I have to lead by example. The challenges that I have faced as the Health Project Manager have enriched me. I feel happy when I see the faces of patients that benefit from our project," says Dr. Shajib.
Improving health care
In June 2014, the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS), supported by the ICRC, began a health project at the Teknaf and Ukhiya health complexes on the request of the Government of Bangladesh.
Both health complexes were rather neglected, lacking resources and appropriate medical infrastructure. Since the arrival of the BDRCS team, the health complexes have significantly improved. [...]"
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4272x2848
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
