03/07/2026
Department of Pharmacy Organized Expert Panel on Measles Prevention and Public Health Response in collaboration with Southeast University Pharmacy Club.
Highlighting the importance of evidence-based public health interventions against vaccine-preventable diseases, the Department of Pharmacy, in collaboration with the Southeast Pharmacy Club, hosted a panel discussion titled "Measles Awareness and Prevention: Critical Review from National Health Experts" on 2 July 2026 at Southeast University (SEU), Dhaka.
The discussion brought together leading national experts to examine the resurgence of measles in Bangladesh and explore practical strategies for prevention and outbreak control. The panel featured Prof. Dr. Md. Abid Hossain Mollah, Professor and Senior Consultant of Pediatrics at BIRDEM; Dr. Quazi Ahmed Zaki, Director of IEDCR; Professor Dr. Mahmudur Rahman, Former Director of IEDCR; and Dr. Mustafizur Rahman, Senior Director at icddr,b. The session was moderated by Brigadier General (Retd.) Dr. Md. Saidur Rahman, Team Leader of the Aalo Clinics.
Drawing on their extensive experience, the speakers presented recent outbreak data, shared field experiences, and discussed the challenges facing Bangladesh's immunization and disease surveillance systems. The panel emphasized that strengthening routine vaccination, improving surveillance, and enhancing community awareness remain essential to preventing future outbreaks and protecting vulnerable populations.
The program was attended by Prof. Dr. M. Mofazzal Hossain, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Southeast University; Dr. Israt Jahan Bulbul, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacy; and Prof. Dr. Md. Selim Reza, Adviser to the Department of Pharmacy. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Dr. Hasnat M. Alamgir, Director of the Institute of Research and Training (IRT), Southeast University.
With the participation of more than 250 students, faculty members, staff, and invited guests, the program created a meaningful platform for dialogue between national public health leaders and future pharmacists, reaffirming the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing emerging public health challenges.