Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has started telemedicine services for laborers amid the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
A total of 11 physicians of DIFE who are assigned to prevent the spread of coronavirus as well as raise awareness will provide the telemedicine services across the country, said a press release today.
The physicians will provide the healthcare services to both formal and informal laborers every day from 10 am to 2 pm from their respective work stations during the holidays.
Working-class people across the country can receive healthcare consultation from them over mobile phones.
In DIFE headquarters, Dr. Nazmun Nahar (01797-011919) is providing healthcare service while Dr. Dipa Dutta (01714-266843), Dr. Lutfun Nahar (01972-138530) and Dr. Tamina Hossain (01711-240390) providing support in Dhaka region. In Narayanganj Dr. Bithi Biswas (01847-129493) in Gazipur, Dr. Rajib Chandra Das (01722-909122) and Dr. Zakia Rizwana Lotus (01787-386361) is providing support .
Besides the Dhaka division, Dr. Nabin Kumar Hawlader (01936-493427) is offering service in Barisal while Dr. Bishwajit Roy (01712-383773) in Chattgogram, Dr. Md Soaib Hossain (01749-599797) in Khulna and Dr. Md Shahidul Islam (01914-300917) in Sylhet.