'Came With Their Hearts': Bangladesh's Yunus Applauds Indian Medical Team For Caring For Plane Crash Victims

Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday warmly thanked a 21-strong delegation of Singapore, Chinese, and Indian doctors and nurses for their prompt and humanitarian treatment of the survivors of the recent tragic plane crash at Milestone School and College. The foreign visiting team requested an audience with the Chief Adviser at State Guest House Jamuna, where the Chief Adviser thanked the foreign medical teams for showing selfless and concerted efforts in national emergency.

"These teams have not only come with their skills, but with their hearts," said Professor Yunus. "Their presence reinforces our shared humanity and the value of global cooperation in the midst of destruction."

Tireless Work To Save Lives

The medical teams have been working around the clock with the national health care providers to provide trauma treatment and critical care to the injured, several of whom are children. The Chief Adviser commended their hard work and diplomatic efforts to enable them to reach Dhaka on time and perform life-saving operations.

He also promised the delegation maximum government patronage during their visit to Bangladesh. In a gesture of special kindness, Professor Yunus offered the visiting doctors long-term professional associations with Bangladesh. He offered continuous virtual collaboration, faculty exchange and collaborative research initiatives towards institutional building in emergency medicine and public health.

"They can help pave the way towards a robust healthcare system," he continued, attributing to it the call for innovation and preparedness in meeting upcoming challenges.

Appreciation

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum also had profound appreciation with the hospital staff for providing input. "You stood with us during our time of need, and we are greatly thankful," she continued. Earlier, on 21 July, Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also condoled this tragic crash and assured full support. In follow-up action later, India dispatched a group of burn-specialist doctors and nurses with medical equipment within hours. Based on observation regarding the health of victims, the team suggested further treatment and special treatment in India if needed. The following teams were accepted subject to the preliminary reports.