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| Hands-on Training on CAPD Catheter Insertion Held at BMU |
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| Moin Mahmud: A hands-on training session and live demonstration on the insertion of catheters for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) took place on October 26 at Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). Organized by the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatric Surgery, the training program—titled "Hands-on Training & Live Demonstration of CAPD Catheter Insertion"—was held at the Shaheed Dr. Milon Hall, located on the ground floor of the university’s `B` Block. The event was organized under the `Sister Renal Center Program` of the International Pediatric Nephrology Association (IPNA), through a joint collaboration between the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore, and Bangladesh Medical University (BMU). The Vice-Chancellor of Bangladesh Medical University, Professor Dr. F. M. Siddiqui, attended the event as the chief guest. Other notable attendees included the university’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam; Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Professor Dr. Md. Abul Kalam Azad; Dean of the Faculty of Pediatrics, Professor Dr. Md. Atiar Rahman; Chairman of the Department of Pediatric Surgery, Professor Dr. Md. Tosaddek Hossain Siddiqui Jamal; Chairperson of the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, Professor Dr. Afroza Begum; and Dr. Nyo Yoke Lin, a specialist physician from the National University Hospital, Singapore. The program was attended by faculty members, specialist physicians, residents, trainees, and various healthcare professionals from different departments of the university. Professor Dr. Md. Nazrul Islam from the Department of Pediatric Surgery delivered the welcome address. Subsequently, Dr. Abdullah Al Mamun, a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Nephrology, discussed the progress and experiences regarding CAPD treatment services at Bangladesh Medical University. ...and provided a brief presentation on the achievements attained. In his address as the chief guest, the honorable Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. F. M. Siddiqui, highlighted the importance of Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) in treating long-term kidney disease in children. He pledged to foster further training workshops, research, and mutual collaboration in areas such as CAPD, pediatric kidney transplantation, and advanced renal care. Specifically, he noted the successful implementation of the CAPD program under the joint supervision of BMU and NUH, as well as the 17 pediatric kidney transplants performed to date at the Bangladesh Medical University. The event’s special guest speaker, Dr. Neo Yok Lin from NUH, Singapore, discussed the benefits of CAPD for children, potential complications, and the practical challenges involved in managing this treatment. She emphasized strategies for preventing and effectively managing these complications to improve treatment outcomes and ensure the long-term well-being of patients. Professor Dr. Md. Atiar Rahman, the honorable Dean of the Faculty of Pediatrics, stated that the best possible medical care for patients can only be ensured through the collective efforts of physicians, surgeons, nurses, and all relevant healthcare professionals. The concluding remarks were delivered by Professor Dr. Afroza Begum, Chairperson of the Department of Pediatric Nephrology.
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