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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wisdom of true happiness

Happiness has long been recognised as a critical part of health and well-being. It is also important to consider how one personally defines
30 October 2021

Genome sequencing to identify drug-resistant TB strains

On 20th October 2021, the 52nd Union World Conference on Lung Health (WCOLH) researchers presented data from a study that used genome sequencing to effectively predict tuberculosis (TB) strains susceptible to antibiotics that were likely to develop drug resistance, says a press release.
30 October 2021

Universal access to hand hygiene

All households in the world’s 46 least developed countries could have handwashing facilities by 2030 if the world invested less than US$1 per person per year in hand hygiene.
30 October 2021

Dengue claims two more lives

At least two more dengue patients died while 152 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday of whom 44 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 October 2021

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

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

2 more dengue patients dead, 152 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least two more dengue patients died while 152 were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00 am today. Of the hospitalised, 44 are outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 October 2021

8 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours, current positivity rate 1.25%

Eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 October 2021

US intel says may never know of Covid-19 origins

US intelligence agencies said on Friday they may never be able to identify the origins of Covid-19, as they released a new, more detailed version of their review of whether the coronavirus came from animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
30 October 2021

WHO wants $23b to conquer Covid

The World Health Organization said it needed $23.4 billion over the next 12 months for its plan to conquer Covid-19, urging the G20 to show some leadership and pay up.
29 October 2021

Take care of your sinuses

If you have a headache and the facial area feels stuffy, puffy or sore, chances are you are suffering from sinusitis.
29 October 2021

130 more hospitalised with dengue

At least 130 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of whom four are from outside Dhaka, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 October 2021