Marks Medical College Hospital and Dental Unit

Day 4 | Day Visit to Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Mohakhali, Dhaka

The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, MARKS Medical College, organized Day 4 of the Day Visit for Phase III students to the Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI), Mohakhali, Dhaka.

During the visit, students were briefed on the EPI programme, its objectives, activities, and role in preventing vaccine-preventable diseases in Bangladesh. They gained an understanding of the national immunization programme, including vaccine management, cold-chain maintenance, vaccine distribution, and monitoring of immunization activities.

Students also visited the relevant facilities and observed the cold-chain system and vaccine storage and management processes, gaining valuable practical insight into how vaccines are safely maintained and delivered through the national immunization programme.

A Clearer Tomorrow Begins with the Gift of Sight

For many people, cataract is more than a vision problem, it can limit independence, confidence, and everyday life. Through the Vision for Vision initiative, we had the privilege of helping several individuals take a meaningful step toward a brighter future.

Following the Free Eye Camp held on 24 June 2026 at Begum Farida Masud Foundation, Kamalapur, Uttar Para, Sreepur, Magura, selected patients (2nd batch) successfully underwent cataract surgery on 08 August 2026 at Lions Eye Institute & General Hospital.

Behind every successful surgery was a shared effort, made possible through the collaboration of MARKS Medical College Hospital, Lions Club of Dhaka Laxmipur, and Lions Eye Institute & General Hospital.

We are deeply grateful to the doctors, healthcare professionals, volunteers, organizers, and everyone who worked with dedication to make this initiative possible.

At MARKS Medical College Hospital, we believe meaningful healthcare begins with reaching people where support is needed most. We are proud to be part of initiatives that create real impact in people’s lives.

Because restoring sight is not only about helping someone see again. It is about helping them rediscover confidence, independence, and hope.

অত্যন্ত আনন্দের সঙ্গে জানাচ্ছি যে, Vision for Vision উদ্যোগের আওতায় গত ০৮ আগস্ট ২০২৬ তারিখে Lions Eye Institute & General Hospital-এ সফলভাবে ছানি (Cataract) অপারেশন কার্যক্রম সম্পন্ন হয়েছে।

এর আগে, গত ২৪ জুন ২০২৬ তারিখে বেগম ফরিদা মাসুদ ফাউন্ডেশন, কামালাপুর, উত্তরপাড়া, শ্রীপুর, মাগুরা-তে আয়োজিত বিনামূল্যের চক্ষু চিকিৎসা শিবিরে রোগীদের চক্ষু পরীক্ষা ও প্রয়োজনীয় চিকিৎসা পরামর্শ প্রদান করা হয়। সেখান থেকে ছানি অপারেশনের জন্য নির্বাচিত রোগীদের (২য় ব্যাচ) পরবর্তীতে সফলভাবে অস্ত্রোপচার সম্পন্ন করা হয়েছে।

এই কার্যক্রমটি MARKS Medical College Hospital, Lions Club of Dhaka Laxmipur এবং Lions Eye Institute & General Hospital-এর সমন্বিত সহযোগিতায় বাস্তবায়িত হয়েছে। এ উদ্যোগের সঙ্গে সম্পৃক্ত সকল চিকিৎসক, স্বাস্থ্যকর্মী, স্বেচ্ছাসেবক ও সহযোগীদের প্রতি আন্তরিক ধন্যবাদ ও কৃতজ্ঞতা জানাচ্ছি।

MARKS Medical College Hospital জনকল্যাণমূলক স্বাস্থ্যসেবা কার্যক্রমে অঙ্গীকারবদ্ধ। ভবিষ্যতেও বিভিন্ন প্রতিষ্ঠান ও সংগঠনের সঙ্গে সমন্বয়ের মাধ্যমে প্রয়োজনীয় ও মানসম্মত স্বাস্থ্যসেবা মানুষের আরও কাছে পৌঁছে দিতে আমাদের প্রচেষ্টা অব্যাহত থাকবে।

সম্মিলিত উদ্যোগে আমরা কাজ করছি সুস্থ দৃষ্টি ও উন্নত স্বাস্থ্যসেবা নিশ্চিত করার লক্ষ্যে।

Workshop on "Research Methodology"

Speaker:
Prof.Dr. Nishat Farhana Khan
Professor & HOD
Department of Community Medicine & Public Health
MARKS Medical college & Hospital

Day 3 | Day Visit to Institute of Public Health (IPH), Mohakhali, Dhaka

The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, MARKS Medical College, organized Day 3 of the Day Visit for Phase III students to the Institute of Public Health (IPH), Mohakhali, Dhaka.

During the visit, students were briefed on the history, functions, and major public health activities of IPH, including diseases surveillance, laboratory services, biological production, food safety, research, and training.

They visited key facilities, including the National Food Safety Laboratory (NFSL) and Public Health Laboratory (PHL), gaining an understanding of food and water testing and quality control.
Students also visited the IV Fluid Production Unit and Blood Bag Production Unit, where they learned about their production processes and quality-control measures. Although both units are currently non-operational, students were given an overview of their functions and processes. A particularly informative part of the visit was the Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS) Production Unit, where students learned about ORS production, packaging, and distribution for diarrhoeal disease prevention and management.

The visit provided valuable insight into the laboratory, production, and quality-control activities supporting public health in Bangladesh.

Day 2 | Day Visit to Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Mohakhali, Dhaka

The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, MARKS Medical College, organized Day 2 of the Day Visit for Phase III students to the Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Mohakhali, Dhaka.

During the visit, students observed patients with various infectious diseases, including measles, malaria, tetanus, HIV, and chickenpox. They gained valuable clinical insights into the presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of these infections.

A key learning experience was the detailed discussion on the management of dog-bite cases for the prevention of rabies. Students learned about the appropriate wound management, indications and administration of anti-rabies vaccine and rabies immunoglobulin, and observed these being administered to patients, providing them with a practical understanding of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis.

Day 1 | Day Visit to 250-Bedded TB Hospital, Shyamoli, Dhaka

The Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, MARKS Medical College, organized Day 1 of the Day visit for Phase III students to the 250-Bedded TB Hospital, Shyamoli, Dhaka.

During the visit, students received practical briefings on tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment, contact examination, and preventive treatment. They also visited the DOTS Corner and explored the hospital’s laboratory facilities, gaining valuable insights into the practical aspects of TB control and prevention.