Negligence about dementia

The number of people with dementia is presumed to enhance dramatically throughout the world. The scenario of our country is also alarming. It is estimated that there are about 4,60,000 people with dementia in Bangladesh in 2015 while the number will rise to 8,34,000 in 2030 and 21,93,000 in 2050 respectively. But it is a matter of sorrow that many people of our country do not consider dementia as a health care problem at all. Though, WHO has given first line priority to dementia treatment and care.

We hope that the Bangladesh government would soon recognise the problem, come forward with the required budget to establish specialised hospitals and train physicians so that dementia patients of our country can get proper treatment and care.

Mobarak Ali
Gopibagh, Dhaka