Ad-din Foundation announces reforms after deaths of six newborns

Ad-din Foundation on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of six newborns at Ad-din Women's Medical College Hospital at Moghbazar, announcing a series of administrative and infrastructural measures following a preliminary investigation into the incident.

In a statement, the foundation said a preliminary inquiry was completed and action has already been taken against those found negligent.

It also said steps has been initiated to strengthen monitoring systems and review existing protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The organisation said it is implementing the directives of the government and remains committed to introducing necessary changes to its infrastructure and management systems.

As part of the reform process, extensive retrofitting work has already begun at the hospital premises to modernise facilities.

According to the statement, necessary modifications are being carried out under the supervision of three independent consultants to ensure proper ventilation, improved air circulation and adequate oxygen availability.

The foundation also announced the permanent closure of the bakery located above its corporate office.

Meanwhile, Executive Director of Ad-din Foundation Dr Sheikh Mohiuddin has stepped down from his position. The Board of Directors later appointed Prof Dr Jamalunnessa as the new executive director.

Describing its long-standing role in public welfare, the foundation said it has been working since 1980 in healthcare, medical education, general education, professional training and income-generating support programmes for underprivileged communities.

Currently, Ad-din Foundation operates nine hospitals, five medical colleges, one nursing college, four nursing institutes, one institute of health technology, one collegiate school and a range of mobile healthcare services across the country.

The statement noted that Ad-din Women's Medical College Hospital at Moghbazar has provided healthcare services for 1.58 crore patients over the past 29 years.

Until June 11 this year, around 2,000 patients were receiving treatment daily at its outpatient department.

A total of 1,790 doctors, nurses and support staff are employed at the hospital, most of them women, while 646 students, including 209 foreign students, are enrolled at the affiliated medical college.

The foundation said more than 2,000 doctors, nurses and students depend on the institution for their academic and professional futures.

Reaffirming its commitment, Ad-din Foundation said it remains dedicated to ensuring quality healthcare, patient safety and accountability in patient treatment.