The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

Nobel laureate Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus on Friday called upon physicians to inform the common people about the affordable and cost-effective cancer treatment.

The Nobel laureate said this while addressing the opening session of the four-day international socio-scientific conference on 'Cancer (Clinical Oncology) for SAARC Region' at Radisson Hotel in the city.

Health and Family Welfare Adviser Dr AMM Shawkat Ali attended the conference as the chief guest while Secretary of the Ministry AKM Zafarullah Khan was the guest of honour. Chairman of the Oncology Club and Professor of Vrije University in Amsterdam Dr ABMF Karim gave a speech on the theme of the conference.

Prof AK Azad Khan, President of the Bangladesh Diabetic Association, presided over the opening session while Prof Dr MA Hai, Director of Bangladesh Cancer Hospital and Welfare Home, gave a welcome speech.