British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke and Honourable Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum visited the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) today where the UK Emergency Medical Team is providing medical treatment to students injured during Jul-Aug protests.
The highly experienced team has consulted dozens of injured students, starting from 5 November. They are also carrying out two to three complex surgeries every day and providing physiotherapy and rehabilitation support.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said
"My visit to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation today with Hon. Health Adviser was another reminder of the horrific violence that happened during the Jul-Aug protests.
The UK recognises the bravery of the young Bangladeshi people whilst calling for a democratic and inclusive future for Bangladesh. Speaking to the patients I met today, it was clear that the UK Emergency Medical Team has provided much-needed specialised treatment working together with the hospital team."
