Hasina, Mamata discuss education, culture, business
Kolkata, May 26: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Saturday held discussions on wide-ranging topics including education, business and culture with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
"We discussed our education, culture, business, for the well-being of the people of both the countries," Banerjee said after the talks at a South Kolkata five star hotel where Sheikh Hasina was staying.
Expressing happiness at Sheikh Hasina's two-day visit to West Bengal, Banerjee hoped she and her ministers would keep coming to India.
"I am happy that Hasina ji is here. We want that Hasina di and the Bangladesh ministers keep coming to our country and they also want us to visit time and again," she told reporters.
Also congratulating Sheikh Hasina for being conferred an honorary Doctorate of Literature degree by the Kazi Nazrul University earlier in the day, Banerjee reiterated that her government wanted to build Bangabandhu Bhavan in memory of Bangladesh's founding father, the late Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, who was also Sheikh Hasina's father.
"Once we get all the permissions we will start with the initiative," she said.
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Thumbay Group to open Sharjah's first private psychiatric, rehabilitation hospital
Sharjah (UAE): In a first, the Thumbay Group has announced plans to establish the region's first private Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital in Sharjah Healthcare City. The Hospital is set to become the largest private facility of its kind in the region.
The hospital will focus on Innovation and Patient-Centered Care and the hospital is equipped to meet the highest clinical standards, offering Advanced Therapeutic Modalities, Comprehensive Rehabilitation Programs, Integrated Tele-health Solutions and Precision Medicine among others.
The hospital’s multidisciplinary model includes psychiatrists, psychologists, addiction counselors, family therapists, physical therapists, and occupational specialists, ensuring a holistic and individualized approach to patient care.
Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital will be developed in two phases. Phase 1 includes 60 inpatient beds and 12 outpatient clinics (OPDs) and Phase 2 adds another 60 beds, bringing the total capacity to 120 beds. Construction is set to begin in June 2025, with the hospital expected to be operational by mid-2026.
Key Features of the Hospital:
1. Psychiatric Care:
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Diagnosis and Treatment.
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Therapeutic Interventions.
2. Rehabilitation Services:
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Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
3. Long-term Care and Aftercare:
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Aftercare Programs
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Inpatient VIP Villas.
4. Swimming Pool and Spa
5. A mosque (Thumbay Masjid) with a capacity for 500-600 worshippers, open to the public.
Commitment to International Standards
Thumbay Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital seeks to achieve Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) certification, reflecting its adherence to rigorous global benchmarks in safety, quality, and effectiveness. The hospital will also comply with all UAE healthcare regulations, further emphasizing its commitment to ethical and evidence-based practices.
Dr. Thumbay Moideen, Founder and President of Thumbay Group, said, “This is the first private Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Hospital in the region, catering to regional and international patients seeking world-class care. Our goal is to make it the best facility serving the community.”
In a statement, His Excellency Dr. Abdelaziz Al Mheiri, Chairman of Sharjah Health Authority and Sharjah Healthcare City, lauded the initiative, saying, “This project aligns with our vision for Sharjah Healthcare City, where we prioritize all aspects of healthcare. Mental health is increasingly critical and often overlooked, and we are proud to host such a pioneering hospital.”
