DOT Desk: Expressing his commitment to reform the country’s health services, Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen said today he intends to work for the people,reports TBS.
“I have served the people throughout my life. My two sons are settled abroad. I have only one expectation from this ministerial position – to work for the people of the country,” said the minister during a programme at the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn & Plastic Surgery yesterday. The hospital authorities organised the programme to confer a reception on the new health minister To pursue his goal, Dr Samanta Lal mentioned his plan to first inspect hospitals in Dhaka and rural areas.
“After that, I will start working to overhaul the health services. But, you have to give me some time to initiate the work,” added the health minister. Expressing confidence in achieving his objectives, Dr Samanta Lal said, “I have come to this position by providing treatment at the village level.