Desk News: The U.S. Embassy’s Chargé d’Affaires in Dhaka, Helen LaFave, has expressed interest in offering medical assistance to those injured during the recent anti-discrimination student movement in Bangladesh. This interest was conveyed during a meeting with Health Adviser Noorjahan Begum on Tuesday, September 3.

LaFave stated that the United States is keen on providing support for the treatment, rehabilitation, and mental health care of the injured individuals. Additionally, she mentioned that USAID is willing to collaborate on efforts to combat the dengue outbreak and improve public health at the grassroots level.

During the meeting, LaFave also informed the Health Adviser about the work of the U.S. government’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Bangladesh. This includes efforts to prevent lead and arsenic pollution, enhance emergency preparedness during pandemics, and improve public health infrastructure.

Prior to this, Health Adviser Noorjahan Begum requested assistance from the U.S. government in the treatment and rehabilitation of those injured in the anti-discrimination movement. She also briefed the Chargé d’Affaires on the health department’s response to the recent flood situation in the country. In response, LaFave assured that the U.S. would provide all necessary support as required.

The meeting was also attended by Md. Mamunur Rashid, Joint Secretary of the Health Services Division, USAID Bangladesh’s Deputy Mission Director Carey Rasmussen, U.S. Embassy Economic Officer James Gardiner, and CDC Bangladesh Country Director Nelly Kadots Daniel.

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