Bangladesh, July 30 -- Health experts have underscored the need to strengthen the role of nutritionists and dieticians in improving public health, preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and ensuring evidence-based nutrition services across Bangladesh. They said modernising clinical dietetic services and developing a skilled workforce are essential to improving patient care and accelerating recovery through effective nutritional management.

The observations came at a national dialogue titled "Advancing Clinical Dietetics to Ensure Better Patient Care", held on Wednesday afternoon at the CIRDAP Auditorium in Dhaka. The event was organised by Shushasthyer Bangladesh and brought together policymakers, physicians, dietitians, academics...