Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) held a hands-on training programme and live demonstration on continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) catheter insertion today to strengthen skills in treating children with kidney disease.
The Department of Paediatric Nephrology organised the programme with support from the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Shaheed Dr Milon Hall in the university's B Block on 26 October, 2026, according to a press release.
The programme was jointly organised with Singapore's National University Hospital under the International Pediatric Nephrology Association's Sister Renal Centre Programme. It aimed to strengthen cooperation between the institutions, develop healthcare professionals' skills and expand specialised kidney care for children in Bangladesh.
BMU Vice-Chancellor Professor FM Siddique attended as chief guest. Other attendees included Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Md Nazrul Islam, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Md Abul Kalam Azad, Dean of the Faculty of Paediatrics Professor Md Atiar Rahman, Department of Paediatric Surgery Chairman Professor Md Tosaddek Hossain Siddiqui Jamal, and Department of Paediatric Nephrology Chairman Professor Afroza Begum.
Dr Nyo Yoke Lin, a specialist from Singapore's National University Hospital, also attended. Faculty members, specialist doctors, residents, trainees and other healthcare professionals participated in the programme.
Following a recitation from the Quran, Professor Md Nazrul Islam of the Department of Paediatric Surgery delivered the welcome address. Dr Abdullah Al Mamun, a faculty member of the Department of Paediatric Nephrology, presented an overview of BMU's experience, progress and achievements in providing CAPD services.
In his address, FM Siddique highlighted the importance of the collaboration in exchanging knowledge, skills and clinical experience. He pledged support for further training, research and cooperation in CAPD, paediatric kidney transplantation and advanced kidney care.
He noted that CAPD services were being provided under the joint supervision of the two institutions and that BMU had performed 17 paediatric kidney transplants to date. He called for coordinated efforts across departments to strengthen skills and expand services.
Nyo Yoke Lin discussed the benefits, potential complications and practical challenges of CAPD treatment for children. She also highlighted approaches to preventing and managing complications to improve treatment outcomes and patients' long-term well-being.
Atiar Rahman emphasised the need for collaboration among physicians, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care. He said international partnerships and training could help BMU advance its specialised paediatric services and work towards becoming a centre of excellence.
Other speakers stressed the importance of improving paediatric kidney care, expanding international cooperation and developing skilled professionals through practical training.
In her concluding remarks, Afroza Begum thanked the visiting specialists, participating departments, residents, trainees and others involved in the programme. She said collective efforts and international cooperation could help ensure better, safer and more effective care for children with kidney disease.
She concluded the opening session by inviting residents, trainees and participating doctors to take part in the hands-on training and live demonstration on CAPD catheter insertion.