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Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment: Dr. Zahid

Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment: Dr. Zahid

BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is admitted to the capital's Evercare Hospital, is responding to treatment, said her personal physician and medical board member Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain.

He said this while briefing reporters about Begum Zia's physical condition in front of Evercare Hospital at around 8:45 pm on Wednesday (December 10).

Dr. Zahid said, "Begum Khaleda Zia is undergoing treatment in the ICU. She is receiving the treatment being given to her and is responding to the treatment."

He also said, "Domestic and foreign doctors are working to ensure her advanced treatment. She is being given the highest treatment that a critical patient needs."

At this time, he is giving a message to the people of the country through the media, many are saying different things on social media. We would like to humbly request that it is natural for people to be interested in knowing about the health of a leader like Khaleda Zia.

But while expressing our emotions, we must be careful not to spread excessive information and create confusion. She is undergoing treatment in the ICU and is receiving the highest level of treatment required for a critical patient. We humbly request everyone not to listen to rumors.

In response to a question from journalists, he said, "The people of the country have love, concern and respect for Khaleda Zia.

The people of the country want to know the latest physical condition of Begum Khaleda Zia, that is why we have come. However, we must remember that she is a patient; she has some ethical rights of her own. I cannot publicly disclose everything as a doctor even if I want to, medical science does not allow it.’

He also said, “I want to assure you that she (Khaleda Zia) is able to receive the treatment she is being given as before. In the language of medical science, ‘she can continue on maintaining her treatment’, meaning she is able to continue her treatment or continue it stably.’

The BNP Chairperson has been suffering from various complex diseases for a long time. 80-year-old Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various problems including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications for a long time. On November 23, she was quickly admitted to the hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties. A medical board comprising local and foreign experts is working on her treatment.

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Khaleda Zia is responding to treatment: Dr. Zahid

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BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, who is admitted to the capital's Evercare Hospital, is responding to treatment, said her personal physician and medical board member Professor Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain.He said this while briefing reporters about Begum Zia's physical condition in front of Evercare Hospital at around 8:45 pm on Wednesday (December 10).Dr. Zahid said, "Begum Khaleda Zia is undergoing treatment in the ICU. She is receiving the treatment being given to her and is responding to the treatment."He also said, "Domestic and foreign doctors are working to ensure her advanced treatment. She is being given the highest treatment that a critical patient needs."At this time, he is giving a message to the people of the country through the media, many are saying different things on social media. We would like to humbly request that it is natural for people to be interested in knowing about the health of a leader like Khaleda Zia.But while expressing our emotions, we must be careful not to spread excessive information and create confusion. She is undergoing treatment in the ICU and is receiving the highest level of treatment required for a critical patient. We humbly request everyone not to listen to rumors.In response to a question from journalists, he said, "The people of the country have love, concern and respect for Khaleda Zia.The people of the country want to know the latest physical condition of Begum Khaleda Zia, that is why we have come. However, we must remember that she is a patient; she has some ethical rights of her own. I cannot publicly disclose everything as a doctor even if I want to, medical science does not allow it.’He also said, “I want to assure you that she (Khaleda Zia) is able to receive the treatment she is being given as before. In the language of medical science, ‘she can continue on maintaining her treatment’, meaning she is able to continue her treatment or continue it stably.’The BNP Chairperson has been suffering from various complex diseases for a long time. 80-year-old Khaleda Zia has been suffering from various problems including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, liver cirrhosis, and kidney complications for a long time. On November 23, she was quickly admitted to the hospital after experiencing breathing difficulties. A medical board comprising local and foreign experts is working on her treatment.

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