The government is going to appoint a total of 5,500 new doctors at different public hospitals across the country soon, Health Minister Zahid Maleque says.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque claims that the number of patients being infected with dengue fever is coming down across the country.

Hinting at a conspiracy regarding dengue outbreak around the country, Health Minister Zahid Maleque says there is no country in the world which does not have the viral disease.

An acute shortage of teachers has been hampering academic activities at the public medical and dental colleges in the country as over 46 per cent teaching positions are vacant at these institutions, Health Minister Zahid Maleque informs the parliament.

Health Minister Zahid Maleque warns of taking legal action against the physicians and health officials if they indulge in any wrongdoing and are found to be nonperforming.

The Health and Family Welfare Ministry will begin a strong anti-corruption campaign in the health sector to improve governance in the sector, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque.