Healthcare in China: A new destination for Bangladeshis seeking treatment

City Desk :

For 23-year-old Jannatul Naeem, years of spinal problems brought little relief in Bangladesh despite repeated efforts. When her condition worsened, she looked abroad.

India was her first choice. However, amid new restrictions, she was unable to secure a medical visa. Instead, Naeem flew with her brother to Kunming, capital of China’s southwestern Yunnan province, reports bdnews24.com.

At Tongren Hospital, doctors examined her and performed surgery. Her brother Rashedin said her health has already improved.

“The total cost was around 60,000 yuan roughly Tk 1 million similar to Bangladesh’s top private hospitals,” he said. “But the service was nothing alike. The doctor himself cleaned the bed and changed dressings. Nurses checked in nearly 10 times at night.