Friendship, a social welfare organisation, has formed two medical teams in two of the most flood-affected districts, Cumilla and Feni, to ensure healthcare services for the affected people.

The medical teams have already begun their operations in Monoharganj area of Cumilla Sadar Upazila and in Chhagalnaiya Upazila of Feni, which are among the most affected areas.

Dr Rafi Abul Hasnat Siddique, deputy director at Friendship, stated that with the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Friendship is striving to ensure emergency healthcare in flood-affected areas.

The organisation has begun working closely with the local administration to alleviate the suffering of those affected. Priority is being given to marginalised areas for post-flood relief and rehabilitation, as these areas are often isolated and difficult to reach with regular aid.

Dr Rafi mentioned that Monoharganj in Cumilla Sadar Upazila remained submerged.

Friendship has undertaken a programme to provide emergency healthcare to nearly 30,000 residents in Cumilla and Feni. Special emphasis is being placed on the urgent treatment of waterborne diseases such as diarrhoea and skin conditions as well as on ensuring healthcare for pregnant women, adolescent girls, and elderly women.

Dr Rafi noted that 50 to 60 patients are being treated daily, 55% of them being women. The organisation is working on a plan to provide healthcare services to over 40,000 local residents across 16 locations of the two targeted upazilas over eight days.