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
Covid on the rise: 159 cases in 24 hours
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) reported 159 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today.
29 May 2023
Covid-19 booster dose campaign to resume this week
The government will resume the Covid-19 booster dose campaign across the country from this week, said Health Minister Zahed Maleque today.
29 May 2023
72 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 72 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till today morning.
29 May 2023
Dengue infections up fivefold in first 5 months this year: Maleque
Health Minister Zahed Maleque today said that about 1,700 people have so far been infected with dengue this year, which is five times the number of infected at the same time last year
29 May 2023
Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar hit hard by dengue
1,066 cases reported this year
28 May 2023
Dengue fever: 67 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 67 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning..Among them, nine are from outside Dhaka.
28 May 2023
Overcome challenges to keep progressing in health sector: Henry B Perry tells event in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s success in the health sector over the last 50 years is commendable, but the country has to overcome several challenges to continue making progress.
27 May 2023
Stress hormone measured in hair predicts who is likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases
New research presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO) in Dublin, Ireland, suggests that the levels of glucocorticoids, a class of stress hormones, found in an individual’s hair may indicate their likelihood of developing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in the future.
27 May 2023
When a ‘psycho’ becomes your Boss!
One of the most psychological classic movies of the 20th century, Hitchcock’s ‘psycho’ has reinforced the common misconception that people with mental illnesses are always dangerous.
27 May 2023
Expert oncologist offers insight on cancer
Singapore Parkway Cancer Centre is a renowned medical facility dedicated to providing exceptional cancer care.
27 May 2023
New studies highlight the importance of addressing alcohol and metabolic syndrome in gout management
Two recent reports serve as a reminder that addressing lifestyle factors and behaviours is important in the management of gout.
27 May 2023
Keep your brain young and increase creativity
The brain exercises extensively every day, some activities can alter the brain functions, potentially may enhance memory, brain power, and creativity. Let us delve some ways which can help you to boost your brain function and discover your creativity.
27 May 2023
80 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 80 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
27 May 2023
52 more get hospitalised with dengue
At least 52 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday.
25 May 2023
52 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs
At least 52 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the 24 hours ending this morning.
25 May 2023
‘Thyroid, as serious as diabetes’
Thyroid issues are as serious as diabetes because around five crore Bangladeshis have this easily treatable ailment, said doctors at a press conference yesterday.
24 May 2023
Dengue fever: 40 more patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 40 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.
22 May 2023
Dengue: 1 dies, 33 hospitalised in 24 hours
At least one dengue patient died while 33 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this 8:00am today.
21 May 2023
Infectious Disease Detection: WHO launches global network
The World Health Organization yesterday launched a global network to help swiftly detect the threat from infectious diseases, like Covid-19, and share the information to prevent their spread.
20 May 2023
Obesity may increase cancer risk for those with BRCA mutations
A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine aimed to investigate the impact of obesity on breast cancer risk in women with BRCA mutations.
20 May 2023