The icddr,b delegation included its Executive Director Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Senior Scientist Dr. Zubayer Chisti and Director of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute Professor Dr. Md. At the meeting, icddr,b proposed the use of its locally developed and cost-effective "bubble CPAP" technology to address the ongoing measles outbreak and reduce child deaths from pneumonia complications. Professor Dr. Md. Mahbubul Haque and Professor Dr. Md. Joint Secretary of the Health Services Division Dr. Dr. Muhammad Mustafizur Rahman and Director (Hospital) of the Directorate General of Health Services Dr. Dr. Abu Hossain Md.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 31, 2026 17:45 UTC