Apollo Hospital

Health facilities aren’t the best in the world in Bangladesh and it is recommended that you take all commonsense precautions before, during and after your visit.

I would recommend that you do take a good comprehensive medical insurance. But, be not afraid, though we may not have the best of facilities, we do have some very talented and highly qualified physicians.

A yellow fever certificate is required of all persons (including infants) arriving by air or sea within six days of departure from an infected area, or a country with infection in any part, or a country where the WHO judges yellow fever to be endemic or present; or has been in such an area in transit; or has come by an aircraft which has come from such an area and has not been properly disinfected. Those arriving without a required certificate will be detained in quarantine for six days.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Bangladesh. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix.

Malaria risks exist throughout the year in the whole country with the exception of Dhaka City. The malignant falciparum form is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and resistant to sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine. Seek advice on recommended prophylaxis at least one month before travelling.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid all dairy products. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If bitten abroad seek medical advice without delay.

Hospitals

Square Hospital
Square Hospitals Limited, a concern of Square Group is a 320-bed tertiary care hospital. The hospital is an affiliate partner of Methodist Healthcare, Memphis, Tennessee, USA, SingHealth, Singapore, Bangkok Hospital Medical Centre, Thailand and Christian Medical College, Vellore, India.
Address: 18F, Bir Uttam Qazi Nuruzzaman Sarak, West Panthapath, Dhaka 1205, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 2 8159457, +880 2 8142431
Email: info@squarehospital.com
Website: www.squarehospital.com

United Hospital
United Hospital Ltd was borne out of a vision to provide a complete and one-stop healthcare solution to the people of Bangladesh. Opening its doors in August 2006 and situated besides the picturesque Gulshan Lake, this hospital is one of the largest private sector healthcare facilities in Bangladesh. With a capacity to house over 450 patients and established across a total covered area of over 400,000 sq. ft., the hospital has 11 state of the art operation theatres to cater to the needs of our varied patient base.
Address: Plot 15, Road 71, Gulshan , Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 2 8836444, +880 2 8836000
Fax: +880 2 8836446
Email: info@uhlbd.com
Website: www.uhlbd.com

Apollo Hospitals Dhaka
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka is the only JCI Accredited 450-bed multi-disciplinary super-specialty tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh, confidently providing comprehensive health care with the latest medical, surgical and diagnostic facilities. These services are provided by expert medical professionals, skilled nurses and technologists using state-of-the-art technology. It is an eleven-storied building built on four acres of land with 435,000 square feet floor space, which was constructed with assistance of renowned architecture company Smith Group, USA. The hospital is a joint project of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited and STS Holdings Limited (STS Group).
Address: Plot: 81, Block: E, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh, 1229 Dhaka, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 2 8401661
Emergency Hotline: 10678
FB: www.facebook.com/apollodhaka
Email: info@apollodhaka.com
Website: apollodhaka.com