Dhaka, March 4 -- Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain on Wednesday said the government will take firm and effective measures to stop irregularities in public hospitals and restore discipline in the healthcare system.

He made the remarks during a surprise visit to Dhaka Medical College Hospital in the capital.

The minister said there is a comprehensive plan to expand necessary medical facilities, including trauma centres, not only at Dhaka Medical College Hospital but also at district hospitals across the country, according to a PID handout.

The government aims to ensure that rural patients can receive treatment in their own districts, reducing pressure on hospitals in the capital.

He said around 1,500 additio...