প্রকাশ: 31/01/2024
Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina today stressed the need for establishing a world standard national
biobank to innovate and discover medical and other branches of life sciences
disciplines in Bangladesh.
"Let us work
together to make this biobank a reality, a symbol of optimism that will lead to
a better, healthier world," she said.
The prime minister said
this in a video message broadcast at a roundtable titled "Biobanking with
Bangladesh: A joint approach to disease management and prevention" held at
Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
She said that the event
which was a collaborative initiative taken by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical
University (BSMMU), Embassy of Bangladesh in Brussels and the European Union,
is aimed at laying the groundwork for establishment of our national biobank.
A biobank is generally
defined as a collection of human biological samples and associated information
organized in a systematic way for research purposes.
Welcoming all
participating in the roundtable, Sheikh Hasina said, "We cordially welcome
the distinguished individuals and organizations present here to form a
comprehensive strategic collaboration with us and make long-term commitment
towards the enhancement of the health and well-being of millions of citizens in
Bangladesh and beyond."
The premier said
Bangladesh has made commendable progress in clinical care, medical education
and research in recent years with the establishment of a number of medical
universities and institutions.
As part of our
constitutional and global commitment to provide universal health coverage, they
have set up about 18,500 community clinics and health centers at rural level,
she said
"We have
undertaken various measures to introduce state-of-the-art facilities in the
medical sector," she added.
However, the lack of biomaterials with reliable clinical data infrastructure, is one of the major reasons why Bangladesh is underrepresented in wider medical research, she opined.
She said, "For the
development of translational research capacity in Bangladesh, creating a world-class
biobank is critical".
The prime minister said
that Biobank will promote innovation and discoveries in medical and other
branches of life sciences disciplines.
"It could lead to
significant improvement in ability to diagnose, prevent and provide
personalized care," she hoped.
The premier said
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, the apex postgraduate medical
institution in Bangladesh with a 2650-bed hospital, 8 faculties, 68
departments, and about 500 faculty members, has the ability to host such
facilities.
Contributing to this
biobank is not limited to only a financial choice; she said, adding that it's a
humanitarian deed, a symbol of hope for a world where everyone has access to
quality healthcare.
"I assert that your contribution surpasses mere numerical values. It symbolizes the preservation of life, the safeguarding of family, and the empowerment of a nation, which in turn will contribute to overall research capacity regionally," she continued.
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