The Hepatology Society Dhaka, Bangladesh is a professional, non-political scientific body dedicated to the study, prevention, and management of liver diseases in Bangladesh. It brings together hepatologists, gastroenterologists, physicians, and researchers working in the field of liver health.
The society was founded by leading hepatologists of Bangladesh, most notably Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali, who played a pioneering role in establishing hepatology as a distinct medical specialty in the country.
What are the objectives of the society?
- The main objective of the society is to promote the scientific advancement in, and education on, liver disease.
- The society will exchange information between national, regional and international organization and scientist for the development of consensus for different issues of interest in the field of Hepatology.
- The society will conduct and coordinate training in the field of Hepatology to upgrade hepatologists and doctors involved in the management of liver disease in the country and abroad.
- The society aims to create research facility among the hepatologists of the regional countries and will focus the common issues of the patient management in the regional countries.
- The society will publish bulletins, scientific journal, books, leaflets etc. on liver disease.
- The society will work in concert with concerned government and non-government agencies to increase the facilities for diagnosis and treatment of liver disease patients in the country.
- The society will arrange meetings and seminars to increase the awareness of general population about liver diseases and to educate and motivate the people for prevention of liver diseases.
- The society will provide humanitarian and charitable services to the population at large.