An exchange meeting was held with fourth-year students of the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health at Barind Medical College on the occasion of their visit to the healthcare and waste management activities of Rajshahi City Corporation (RCC). The meeting took place at the Annex Conference Room of Nagar Bhaban and was presided over by RCC Secretary Sohel Rana.
Presentations on Healthcare and Sanitation Activities
During the exchange meeting, presentations were made on RCC’s healthcare and sanitation activities. RCC Chief Health Officer Dr. Anjuman Ara Begum presented on health-related information, while Deputy Chief Sanitation Officer Selim Reza Ranju presented on sanitation activities. The presentations covered RCC’s department-wise organogram, healthcare activities, EPI program, primary healthcare activities, services of City Hospital, sanitation activities, city waste management, medical waste management, and tree plantation and maintenance activities in detail.
Highlighting RCC’s Achievements
At the event, RCC’s achievements in various sectors were highlighted, including the environment of the Rajshahi city area, tree plantation, birth registration, and vaccination. RCC Secretary Sohel Rana remarked that overall work including cleanliness, greening, environmental, and infrastructural development is progressing rapidly. He also noted that Rajshahi City Corporation is one of the pioneers in the country in waste management and is the best in terms of cleanliness and beauty.
Modernizing Waste Management
Sohel Rana mentioned that work on implementing a new project to further modernize waste management activities is underway. Once implemented, waste management activities will advance another step. The exchange meeting was moderated by Food and Sanitation Officer Sheikh Ariful Haque.
Participants and Attendees
Professor Dr. Entekhab Ul Alam of Barind Medical College Hospital, Assistant Professor Dr. Raihan Manjur, Lecturers Dr. Md. Minrul Islam and Dr. Asif Azizi, and City Hospital Resident Physician Tarikul Islam Boni were present. Fourth-year students of the Department of Community Medicine and Public Health at Barind Medical College, along with relevant officials from RCC’s Health Department and Sanitation Department attended the program.
Significance for Public Health Education
This exchange meeting is significant for the students as it provides them with practical insights into the real-world applications of public health and waste management practices. Understanding these initiatives helps future healthcare professionals appreciate the complexities and innovations involved in urban health management.
