British, Chinese medical teams to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to assist in Khaleda Zia's treatment
The experts from the UK and China will work in coordination with Khaleda’s medical board to evaluate and enhance the treatment process.
Two separate teams of specialist doctors from the United Kingdom and China are set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow (3 December) to assist with the treatment of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
BNP Media Cell member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter tonight (2 December), quoting party Standing Committee member and Khaleda's personal physician Prof Dr AZM Zahid Hossain.
Quoting Dr Zahid, Shairul added that the experts from the UK and China will work in coordination with Khaleda's medical board to evaluate and enhance the treatment process.
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Earlier in the day, Dr Zahid said Khaleda is accepting the treatment doctors are providing in the coronary care unit (CCU) of Evercare Hospital despite being in a critical condition.
"As we [doctors] say, she is maintaining the treatment she is receiving," he said while briefing reporters about Khaleda's health in front of the hospital in the capital at noon.
Saying much unverified information is making the rounds now, he urged everyone to be patient and not to pay heed to any kind of rumours regarding her physical condition. He added that the party has also made it clear how official information will be communicated.
Khaleda, who has been undergoing treatment at the hospital since 23 November and was moved into CCU on 27 November, will be taken abroad if the necessity arises, he said.
On taking Khaleda Zia abroad for advanced treatment, Zahid said the members of her medical board are currently examining her.
A five-member high-level medical team from China has already arrived in Dhaka to help with the treatment of Khaleda Zia.
Meanwhile, members of the Special Security Force (SSF) have started VVIP protection duties for Khaleda at Evercare Hospital this afternoon.
The deployment follows the government's official declaration yesterday, designating Khaleda a Very Very Important Person under Section 2(a) of the Special Security Force (SSF) Act, 2021.
The former prime minister has long been suffering from various ailments, including liver cirrhosis, arthritis, diabetes, and kidney, lung, heart and eye problems.
Khaleda travelled to London on 8 January this year. Upon arrival, she was admitted to the London Clinic, a private hospital, where she remained under the care of renowned specialists Professor Patrick Kennedy and Professor Jennifer Cross for 17 days.
From 25 January, she received treatment at the residence of her elder son, Tarique Rahman.
The BNP chief then returned home on 6 May after four months of treatment in London.
