Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury, founder of Gonoshasthaya Kendra has been hospitalised, after falling critically ill.

A press release issued by the Gonoshasthaya Kendra Press Adviser Jahangir Alam Mintu said, Dr Zafrullah was taken to Dhanmondi Nagar Hospital in the capital on Friday (April 7).

"Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury is seriously ill. He has been suffering from kidney complications for a long time. In the last few days, he has been suffering from old age complications," reads the release.

"He is currently under the treatment of Professor Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Mamun Mustafi (Retd), head of the Nephrology Department of Gonoshasthaya Samaj Vittik Medical College. Renowned doctors of the country, including our doctors, are taking care of his treatment. Everyone's prayers are very much needed at this time," added the statement.

The family sought blessings from the countrymen for his recovery.    

BDST: 2013 HRS, APRIL 07, 2023
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