Health and Family Welfare Minister Salahuddin Yusuf yesterday said the Suhrawardy Hospital will be turned into a 375-bed full-fledged hospital to reduce growing pressure on Dhaka Medical College Hospital. reports BSS.

"Work In this regard has already started.'' he said while speaking as the chief guest at a reception accorded to Prof RJ Garst and Merry Garst. now visiting Bangladesh, in the Pangu Hospital auditorium.

Chaired by Pangu Hospital Director Prof Ruhul Huq. the function was also addressed by Bangladesh Medical Association Secretary General Dr Mustafa Jalal Mohiuddin and Prof Kazi Shahidul Alam.

Recalling the humanitarian services rendered by Prof Garst for the recovery of disabled freedom fighters immediately after the War of Liberation, the health minister said. "Bangladesh will remain ever grateful to you for your contribution to the distressed humanity. "

In his speech, renowned orthopaedic Surgeon RJ Garst said. "Only the patients are the most important persons for any hospital. Treat them as if they are your parents and close relations. "

The minister unveiled the plaque of paraplegia ward of the Pangu Hospital after the name of RJ Garst.