Health Secretary Md. Saidur Rahman announced that specialized geriatric wards will soon be introduced in all public hospitals across the country to improve healthcare services for the elderly. He mentioned that while Dhaka Medical College Hospital currently has one such ward, another will open next month at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College. Plans are underway to roll out similar wards in all government hospitals in phases. Addressing nurses, the secretary stressed the importance of courteous greetings, smiling interactions, and kind behavior in enhancing the quality of care. “This is not only a professional duty but also a humanitarian value that builds patient trust and contributes to their emotional well-being,” he added.