Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
20 August 2026
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Health
Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Health
Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Health
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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Health
Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk
18 August 2026
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Food
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
18 August 2026
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Health
Health ministry form teams to inspect hospitals on regular basis
17 August 2026
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Health
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Disease
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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Disease
Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
16 August 2026
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Health
Dengue: 9 more die, 1,565 hospitalised in a day
At least nine 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
18 August 2023
Dengue: 9 more die, 2,244 hospitalised in a day
At least nine 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
17 August 2023
Sraboni gets new lease of life as mother donates kidney to her
Sraboni, a seventeen-year-old from Faridpur district, had been facing an uncertain future ever since her kidney failure a few months ago
17 August 2023
Bangladesh, Denmark to collaborate on food safety, sustainable production
Denmark and Bangladesh today signed an agreement to collaborate on food safety and sustainable food production
17 August 2023
KMCH interns withdraw strike for the sake of patients
Intern doctors at the Khulna Medical College Hospital withdrew their strike today considering the sufferings of patients.
17 August 2023
WHO holds first traditional medicine summit
The World Health Organization holds its first summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, with warnings that treatments rooted in natural products can be effective alternative healthcare only if scientifically proven
17 August 2023
Waterborne disease an added worry amid dengue surge
While the country’s health services are already struggling to cope with the dengue influx, other viral fevers and waterborne diseases are further aggravating the situation.
16 August 2023
3 DSCC hospitals offer free dengue test from tomorrow
People will get free dengue test facility at three hospitals run by Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) from tomorrow
16 August 2023
Dengue: 9 more die, 2,149 hospitalised in a day
Out of the nine deaths, six were reported from Dhaka city
16 August 2023
Dengue: Risks, costs surge for late hospital admission
Maya Akter Sumi was surprised to notice blood trickling down the nose of her five-year-old daughter Israt Jahan Fatema on July 31.
15 August 2023
Dengue: 10 more die, 1,984 hospitalised in a day
At least 10 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
15 August 2023
Dengue death toll tops 400 as 18 more die
At least 18 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
14 August 2023
Dengue Outbreak: Aedes larvae abound in Gazipur, Narayanganj
As rising numbers of dengue patients strain hospitals across the country, a government survey in Gazipur and Narayanganj has found numerous breeding grounds of Aedes mosquitos.
13 August 2023
No shortage of saline in govt hospitals: health minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said there is no shortage of saline, which is in high demand for dengue patients, at government hospitals
13 August 2023
Dengue: 11 more die, 2,905 hospitalised in a day
At least 11 more people died of dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
13 August 2023
Daily multivitamins may offer modest cognitive benefits for older adults
Recent articles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shed light on the potential benefits of daily multivitamin supplementation for older individuals’ cognitive health. While randomised trials have generally shown the limited advantages of multivitamins, these studies suggest a nuanced perspective.
12 August 2023
The National Guidelines on Diabetes Mellitus were launched
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) have provided technical support to the Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) to develop a National Guideline on Diabetes Mellitus, says a press release. The guideline was launched on August 6, 2023, and it will help guide Bangladeshi physicians to choose adequate treatment for managing their patients.
12 August 2023
The butterfly effect
Cloudy weather during the World War II led to a fateful shift in plans, sparing Kuroko from destruction and changing history. Nagasaki became the target instead, highlighting the immense impact of split-second decisions. This incident, akin to ‘the butterfly effect,’ continues to resonate with Kuroko’s inhabitants, reminding us of history’s delicate balance.
12 August 2023
Diet’s impact on cognitive health in older adults at risk of dementia
A study featured in The New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential link between diet and the risk of dementia in older adults. While previous research indicated that diet might influence dementia risk, it remained uncertain whether dietary changes could directly enhance cognitive function. The study involved 600 overweight older adults, averaging 70 years of age, who had a family history of dementia.
12 August 2023
Navigating the political economy of non communicable diseases
In the 20th century, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) emerged to take control of the epidemiological landscape as a result of successive industrial revolutions and the ageing of the world’s population.
12 August 2023