In the heart of Bangladesh, where the vibrant tapestry of life unfolds against a backdrop of lush green landscapes, a silent and formidable adversary has been steadily gaining ground—cardiovascular disease (CVD). This tale is a chronicle of the growing shadow of CVD, particularly the relentless march of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) that is spreading across the country, affecting both men and women, no matter where they live.

Of the deaths, eight were reported in the capital

1,064 deaths, 2,18,664 cases this year

Dengue fever will become a major threat in the southern United States, southern Europe, and new parts of Africa this decade, the WHO's chief scientist said, as warmer temperatures create the conditions for the mosquitoes carrying the infection to spread

At least nine more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

Young parents Parul and Mijan became concerned when their only child, 16-month-old Aytullah, was having trouble standing up or sitting down -- activities that kids his age would easily perform.

1,055 deaths, 2,16,864 cases this year

Speakers tell Ctg public hearing

Evercare Hospital Dhaka recently organised a patient forum to observe World Heart Day 2023, said a press release.

Entire Barishal division is now facing an emergency situation amid dengue outbreak.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has sought the advice of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) on the use of dengue vaccine in the country

Of the deaths, seven were reported in the capital

At least 13 more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

To prevent home births and ensure childbirths in hospitals

Death toll now 1,017, total cases 2,08,884

The coronavirus pandemic brought global renown to the mRNA technology that underpins vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, and on Monday earned a Nobel Prize for two scientists who have been key to its development

Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for Covid-19 vaccines

Deaths confirmed to have been caused by dengue this year have crossed the 1,000 mark as the health directorate yesterday reported 17 fatalities.

17 die, 2,889 hospitalised in a day

Scientists hope a new type of vaccine could help treat autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis (MS), Type 1 diabetes, allergic asthma, or Crohn's disease