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Bangladesh
Tinnitus That annoying ringing in the ear
Tinnitus is the high-pitched ringing in your ear that others cannot hear. The condition usually does not indicate any serious health issue. Nevertheless, it can be very annoying.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid Jabs For Schoolchildren: Campaign goes outside Dhaka
The vaccination programme for schoolchildren aged between 12 and 17 would be expanded outside the capital.
2 November 2021, 18:00 PM
One more dengue patient dead, 142 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while at least 142 were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today. Of them, 33 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 November 2021, 13:07 PM
3 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 1.14%
Three people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
2 November 2021, 11:33 AM
Psychotherapist Dr Aaron Beck, father of cognitive therapy, dies at 100
Dr Aaron T Beck, a groundbreaking psychotherapist regarded as the father of cognitive therapy, died Monday at his Philadelphia home. He had turned 100 in July.
2 November 2021, 06:29 AM
Schoolchildren get Covid jabs
The government yesterday started inoculating 12- to 17-year-old school students against Covid-19.
1 November 2021, 18:00 PM
146 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 146 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, of whom 22 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 November 2021, 11:34 AM
2 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, lowest in over a year and half
Two people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 November 2021, 11:24 AM
Vaccination of schoolchildren begins in Dhaka
The campaign to vaccinate school students, aged between 12-17, against Covid-19 began in Dhaka today.
1 November 2021, 06:01 AM
Schoolchildren Aged 12-17: Vaccination begins today at 8 centres
The government is set to start inoculating 12 to 17-year-olds in Dhaka city with the Covid-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer-BioNTech, which has been approved by the World Health Organisation for use in children, from today.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Evercare Hospital Ctg observes World Stroke Day
Evercare Hospital Chattogram has recently organised a programme to raise awareness about stroke prevention, marking World Stroke Day, said a press release.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Migraine More than a headache
Migraine is a strong headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. These severe headaches can last for hours and can interfere with daily activities.
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM
146 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 146 more patients were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom 42 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 October 2021, 18:00 PM
6 Covid-19 deaths, 211 infections recorded in 24 hours
Six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 October 2021, 12:08 PM
Dengue fever: 146 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 146 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 October 2021, 12:01 PM
Mental health among top priorities for Bangladesh, says article by Saima Wazed and Nazish Arman
Bangladesh is among the first few countries in the WHO South-East Asia Region to place mental health as one of its top 10 priority health conditions.
31 October 2021, 10:43 AM
Covid-19 vaccination for school students at 8 centres from tomorrow: DGHS
The campaign to vaccinate school students -- aged 12 to 17 -- will start from tomorrow at eight centres, instead of 12, due to lack of adequate facilities.
31 October 2021, 09:32 AM
Eight more Covid deaths recorded
Eight more people died from Covid-19 and 166 others got the virus in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Drugs to add in lowing high blood pressure
Adding a new medication is associated with better blood pressure lowering. In drug-treated patients with hypertension whose blood pressure
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Speeding up efforts to eradicate TB
The Ministers of Health of countries in the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region recently committed to renew and
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM