Health ministry orders revoking Dr Swapnil's registration, action against LabAid
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In a significant move, the Health Ministry has ordered the cancellation of the registration of BSMMU Professor Dr Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil following his alleged responsibility for medical negligence that led to the death of Engineer Afsar Ahmed two years ago.
Concurrently, LabAid Hospital in Dhanmondi, where the incident occurred, is also set to face repercussions.
The Health Services Division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a letter on January 16 to the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) and the Directorate General of Health Services, directing them to take appropriate action.
A copy of this letter was delivered to Engineer Afsar Ahmed's family on Tuesday.
The letter, signed by Deputy Secretary Sharaban Tahura of the Health Services Division and addressed to the BMDC Registrar, detailed the allegations against Professor Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil.
It highlighted the findings of an investigation committee from the Directorate General of Health Services, which concluded that negligence during an endoscopy procedure at LabAid Hospital resulted in Engineer Afsar Ahmed's untimely death.
As per the report, the BMDC has been instructed to cancel Professor Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil’s registration due to his negligent conduct and to inform the ministry accordingly.
Another letter sent to Director General of Health Services, Professor Md Abu Zafar, iterated the charges against Professor Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil regarding the same incident.
Dr Md Liaquat Hossain, Registrar of BMDC, said, "After receiving the ministry's directive, we are currently processing the matter. A final decision will be made after presenting it to the executive committee meeting."
When approached for comment, Professor Mamun Al Mahtab Swapnil told the media, "I am unaware of the ministry's letter. Recently, I was called for an investigation and provided my statement there. I do not believe I was at fault in that incident."
Director General of Health Services, Professor Md Abu Jafar, said, "This incident took place before my tenure began, so I am not privy to the details. I have yet to receive the letter from the ministry."