The district administration and health department have ordered the temporary closure of four private hospitals and diagnostic centers in Chandina upazila of Comilla due to irregularities.
The facilities are Ibne Sina Hospital, New Chandina Medical Center (also known as Insaf Community Hospital), an unnamed private hospital, and Doa Diagnostic Center.
Comilla Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Reza Mohammad Sarwar Akbar confirmed the closures on Friday, saying the institutions have been asked to correct the errors within seven days and submit a report to the Civil Surgeon’s office.
Sources said several facilities lacked valid licenses, did not display price lists in Bengali, had no pathological fridges or color-coded bins in labs, and were operating X-ray rooms without technicians.
Dengue cases were reportedly identified but not reported to the health department, and expired reagents were being used. Some centers reportedly had no doctors, technicians, or cleaners on duty.
Dr Akbar said regular inspections will continue at private hospitals and diagnostic centers across the district to ensure quality healthcare services.
