Bangladesh, Sunday, December 9, 2007

Sabina Yasmin Noted singer Sabina Yasmin, who was suffering from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, is recovering well. “She is doing very well. We pray for a normal healthy life for her.”

Doctors of Singhealth, who were in the city in connection with MEDEXPO-2007 international medical exposition held at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel from December 6 to 8, were talking to newsmen at an informal function arranged by Galaxy Healthcare Services.

Immunotherapy started in Bangladesh while chemotheraphy was given in Singapore, they said adding, Singapore hospital had an advantage in CT Petscan, which hospitals here do not have.

“She took the treatment very well. She was good, gracious patient. It was a pleasure to look after her,” they said.

“Sabina brought greater awareness about Bangladeshi culture including music,” they added.
The Singapore doctors assured that they would try to extend every possible care to improve the health services sector.

Sabina Yasmin fell indisposed while performing at a concert in US, was treated by doctors in Bangladesh, before being flown to Singapore in July.

Thanking her wellwishers as the doctors of Singapore and Bangladesh, she said while sharing some of her feelings, she was very well taken care of by the doctors and nurses in the city state. Bangladeshis living in Singapore also looked after her.

The Daily Independent