Staff Correspondent
Recently. British High Commissioner Sarah Cooke and Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum visited the
National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation (NITOR) where the UK Emergency
Medical Team is providing medical treatment to students injured during Jul-Aug protests.
The highly experienced team has consulted dozens of injured students, starting from 5 November. They
are also carrying out two to three complex surgeries every day and providing physiotherapy and
rehabilitation support.
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke said:
“My visit to the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Rehabilitation with Hon. Health
Adviser was another reminder of the horrific violence that happened during the Jul-Aug protests.
The UK recognises the bravery of the young Bangladeshi people whilst calling for a democratic and
inclusive future for Bangladesh. Speaking to the patients I met today, it was clear that the UK Emergency
Medical Team has provided much-needed specialised treatment working together with the hospital
team."
