Speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament and Bhola-3 lawmaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram made a surprise visit to Lalmohan Upazila Health Complex on Sunday (September 13) to assess the overall healthcare situation firsthand.

During the morning visit, he spoke directly with admitted patients and inquired whether they were receiving proper treatment and necessary healthcare services. He also visited different wards to assess patient care, medicine supplies, the quality of services provided by doctors and nurses, and other facilities at the hospital.

The speaker also asked patients about any problems or difficulties they were facing regarding treatment and hospital facilities.

Hafiz Uddin Ahmed instructed Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr Md Abu Tahla Sadi, along with all doctors and nurses, to perform their duties with sincerity, responsibility and dedication to make healthcare services more patient-friendly, comfortable and quality-oriented.

He stressed the need to improve the overall hospital environment and the quality of healthcare services so that people can receive safe, comfortable and quality treatment at the upazila level.

The speaker also sought information from the authorities about healthcare services, patient facilities and overall management. He advised the hospital authorities to ensure that patients seeking treatment do not face negligence or harassment and that every patient receives proper medical care.