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The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has formed a six-member committee to investigate allegations against prominent physician Dr Jahangir Kabir and his organisation, Health Revolution Limited.
The investigation follows an allegation that a diabetic patient died after following advice to stop insulin and adopt a ketogenic diet and supplements.
The DGHS formed the committee on Thursday (September 3), officials confirmed on Saturday.
The complaint was initially filed by the Department of Endocrinology at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. It alleged that the patient died after discontinuing insulin and following recommendations for a ketogenic diet and supplements.
Taking the complaint into consideration, the DGHS formed the committee to conduct a detailed investigation into the matter.
According to a notice signed by DGHS Director (Hospitals and Clinics) Prof Dr Md Nurul Islam, the committee has been asked to submit a report with clear findings and recommendations within 10 working days.
Sir Salimullah Medical College Principal and Professor of Medicine Dr Mohammad Monir-Uz-Zaman has been appointed convener, while DGHS Assistant Director (Hospital-1) Dr Md Mahmudur Rahman will serve as member secretary.
The committee will examine the allegations, the nature of the medical advice provided and whether there was any link between the advice and the patient’s death.