BAU frustrates over poor healthcare quality

BAU correspondent :

Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) Students have voiced their frustration over the poor quality of healthcare services provided by the university’s healthcare center. Complaints include a lack of essential medical resources, a 14-year-long closure of the dental unit, and the absence of nurses. Many students have taken to social media to criticize the dire state of the healthcare system on campus.
According to university sources, the healthcare center operates with only eight doctors to serve nearly 10 thousand individuals, including students, teachers, officers, and staff. Of these, six are regular doctors, including the Chief Medical Officer, and two work part-time. However, five medical officer positions remain vacant, leading to inadequate services.
The healthcare center also lacks posts for nurses and specialized units. The dental department has been non-operational since the departure of its part-time dentist in 2011. The equipment in the dental unit has since fallen into disrepair.