Health Minister Zahid Malek said that the vaccines from China and Russia were approved as they did not get the vaccine from India even after paying the money.

He said this while addressing a virtual function of the 24th founding anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University at noon. The minister said if anyone wants to produce Sino-Russian vaccine in the country, they will be given a chance. Many have abilities; They can produce Russian Sputnik-V if they want. They will be able to export by meeting the demand of the country.

The minister said the second wave hit because of a mistake. Mentioning that lockdown is not a solution, the minister said that in the long run, wearing a mask and adhering to hygiene rules must be followed.

The Minister further said that no development is possible without development of health sector. Corona is going to teach it. When there is a disaster in healthcare, all development stops. The progress of the world is not possible without the development of services.
Speaking about doctors and nurses, he said that many critics are against doctors and nurses. However, Bangladesh has done better than other countries. Everyone has done well to work together. The doctor nurse died. Now people are acknowledging that. Three hundred and fifty labs are working from one lab.

The health minister emphasized on research. Physicians are skilled, he said; They can offer any service.