First phase of nationwide hands-on training launched on bubble CPAP to treat measles-related pneumonia in children
In his Chief Guest address, Health Minister Mr Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain emphasised medical ethics and context-appropriate treatments. He noted that after informing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman about bubble CPAP, the PM showed interest and urged its widespread promotion.
The first phase of a nationwide hands-on training on bubble CPAP for treating measles-induced pneumonia in children has been launched, aiming to expand this life-saving technology across Bangladesh.
The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with DGHS, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute (BSHI), reads a press release.
The event began with Prof Dr Mirza Md Ziaul Islam, head of Paediatric Infectious Diseases at BSHI, who highlighted the recent resurgence of measles in Bangladesh. He noted that measles remains one of the leading causes of child mortality and requires urgent and focused attention.
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Prof Dr Md Mahbubul Haque, director of BSHI, highlighted that ICDDRb's low-cost bubble CPAP system significantly reduces pneumonia deaths and oxygen costs, and is more effective than WHO-recommended low-flow oxygen therapy, making it timely to expand nationwide.
Dr Tahmeed Ahmed, executive director of icddr,b, attended as Special Guest and noted that early use of icddr,b's bubble CPAP can often prevent mechanical ventilation. He added that it has been standard care for severe pediatric pneumonia and hypoxaemia at ICDDRb's Dhaka Hospital since 2013 and is now widely used in several African countries.
In his Chief Guest address, Health Minister Mr Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain emphasised medical ethics and context-appropriate treatments. He noted that after informing Prime Minister Tarique Rahman about bubble CPAP, the PM showed interest and urged its widespread promotion.
Dr Mohammad Jobayer Chisti, senior scientist at ICDDRb, and his team conducted the hands-on bubble CPAP training.
Participants came from major public hospitals, including Dhaka Medical College, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College, Mugda Medical College, Bangladesh Shishu Hospital, DNCC COVID-19 Hospital, ICMH Matuail, Infectious Diseases Hospital, Rajshahi Medical College, and Chattogram Medical College.
