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Published on September 8, 2014
The meeting will discuss ways of addressing vector-borne diseases to adopt the Dhaka declaration on the issue. Millions of people in the South-East Asia Region (SEARO) are at risk of vector borne diseases such as dengue, malaria, lymphatic filariasis and black fever. Issues like traditional medicine and setting its norms in this region, civil registration and vital statistics are likely to feature the sessions of the regional committee. The SEARO member countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
BD India to sign MOU
Indian Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan is due today to attend the meeting. During his visit, Bangladesh and India will sign a memorandum of understanding which seeks to promote the Indian traditional system of medicine and hematology in Bangladesh. Recently the Indian cabinet has approved the signing of the MOU to boost up cooperation in the field of traditional medicine with Bangladesh.
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