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172 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 172 more patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of which 42 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM
DOWN WITH THE FLU
With the country’s temperature remaining abnormally high over the last two months, the number of patients suffering from different infectious diseases has gone up, with children being the worst sufferers and leaving hospitals struggling with an influx of treatment seekers.
18 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Dengue fever: 172 patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 172 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021, 11:53 AM
10 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 1.80%
Ten people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8 am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021, 11:10 AM
'Crying Room' in Spain want to eliminate mental health stigma
"Enter and cry," one sign tells visitors. "I too have anxiety," glows another notice in pink. There are phones in one corner with the names of people you can call when you are feeling down, including a psychologist.
18 October 2021, 11:03 AM
201 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Merck's Covid-19 pill: Int'l health officials call for access for lower income countries
The plan to roll out Merck & Co's promising antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 risks repeating the inequities of vaccine distribution, potentially leaving the nations with the greatest need once again at the back of the line, international health groups say.
17 October 2021, 16:09 PM
201 hospitalised with dengue in a single day
At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am today, including 61 cases from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021, 12:12 PM
Govt to buy 9cr disposable syringes from Chinese firm
The government will buy nine crores disposable syringes directly from a Chinese company to administer the Covid-19 vaccines.
17 October 2021, 11:10 AM
16 Covid-19 deaths, 314 cases recorded in 24 hours
Sixteen people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021, 11:05 AM
“Diabetes has no age limit - I had no idea about it”
“I never expected to get diabetes. I believe diabetes is linked to ageing and inactivity. I work out enough as a vegetable salesman.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
WHO’s revised Essential Medicines Lists highlight diabetes and cancer meds
World Health Organisation (WHO) recently updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children, including new cancer treatments and diabetes medicines.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
COVID-19 raises mental health concerns in most women
According to a systemic review, in 2020, cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders increased by 28% and 26%.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Half of the global population lack access to basic diagnostics
Nearly half (47%) of the global population has limited or no access to key tests and services essential for diagnosing common diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, HIV, and tuberculosis, or basic tests for pregnant women such as hepatitis B and syphilis.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
High BMI linked to death, and longer ICU stay in COVID patients
In patients with COVID-19, a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of death and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, according to a new
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
1 more dies of dengue, 183 hospitalised
One more dengue patient died, while 183 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8am yesterday. Of them, 42 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Vaccination of children in capital from Oct 30
The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education is planning to start vaccinating schoolchildren, aged 12-17 years, in Dhaka city with Covid-19 vaccines from October 30.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM
Russia records highest daily Covid deaths amid stalled vaccination programme
Russia reported a record 1,002 deaths from coronavirus on Saturday, the first time the daily number has passed the 1,000-mark since the start of the pandemic.
16 October 2021, 13:11 PM
1 more dengue patient dies, 183 hospitalised in 24 hours
One more dengue patient died while 183 were hospitalised in the 24 hours, till 8:00am today. Of them, 42 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021, 12:07 PM
6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now below 2%
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).
16 October 2021, 11:07 AM