US hospital ship arrives today
The 'USNS Mercy', a hospital ship of the United States, arrives in Bangladesh today on an eight-day goodwill visit to share experiences and impart training on treatment assistance.
The hospital ship will anchor off Cox's Bazar seashore and provide treatment service under the leadership of Capt. Moore. Doctors of Bangladesh Armed Forces and Chittagong Medical College Hospital will take part in the programme.
Besides, dentists of the ship will also treat a number of patients under 'Operation Smile' programme.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. In January 2005, the USNS Mercy had provided medical assistance to tsunami-affected countries in Southeast Asia. The hospital ship has also conducted such activities in the Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, the Maldives and East Timor.