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Chinese Medical Team Visits Rajshahi for Children's Heart Disease Screening

A joint initiative by the National Heart Foundation and Chinese specialists aims to screen and treat children with congenital heart disease in Rajshahi.

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For the first time in the northern region, the National Heart Foundation, Rajshahi, has launched a special initiative to screen and treat children with congenital heart disease. A team of specialist doctors from China, along with specialists from the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital (NICVD), is participating in the programme. Free screening and medical services will be provided at the foundation from Wednesday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 7:30 pm each day.

Initiative Details

The initiative was announced at a press conference held at the National Heart Foundation, Rajshahi, at Bakir Mor. National Heart Foundation, Rajshahi President Abdul Mannan said screening and necessary medical services for congenital heart disease would be provided to children aged between 3 and 18 years during the three-day programme. Registration was conducted from July 10 to 19, during which 2,800 children from 46 educational institutions across the Rajshahi region registered for the programme.

Expert Teams Involved

A six-member expert team from Fuwai Yunnan Cardiovascular Hospital under the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences has arrived in Rajshahi to participate in the programme. In addition, an eight-member specialist team from the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at NICVD will also provide medical services. The primary objective of the initiative is to ensure the early detection of congenital heart disease in children and provide timely treatment.

Impact and Importance

The initiative is expected to help ensure normal growth and development in affected children while reducing the risk of heart failure, serious complications and premature death. Children diagnosed with congenital heart disease will receive immediate treatment from specialist doctors according to the type and severity of their condition. If necessary, patients will be referred to the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hospital in Dhaka for advanced treatment. In special cases, treatment could also be arranged in China.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Who can participate in the screening programme?
Children aged between 3 and 18 years can participate.
Is the screening and treatment free of charge?
Yes, all examinations and medical services are provided free of charge.

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