WHO declares cruise ship-linked hantavirus outbreak over
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5 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 724
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In memory of Faraaz: 1,300 people in 3 districts receive free healthcare
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Dengue claims one more life, 163 hospitalised in 24 hours
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2 more suspected measles deaths reported as case tally crosses 1 lakh
30 June 2026, 19:09 PM
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Dengue claims 5 more lives, 124 admitted to hospitals
29 June 2026, 17:25 PM
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4 new suspected measles deaths push combined toll to 712
28 June 2026, 17:34 PM
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Vitamin A Plus campaign starts today with 2.4 crore child target
28 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Health
Hidden danger: Thousands of Bangladesh’s schools lie close to toxic battery recycling sites
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Ebola outbreak raises fresh fears as virus crosses into Uganda
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Health
Prompt decision reduced vaccine buying cost
Health Minister Zahid Maleque has said Bangladesh will be able to buy the Covid-19 vaccine at a lower cost compared to many other countries due to the government’s prompt decisions in this regard.
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Multiple mosquito blood meals accelerate malaria transmission
Multiple bouts of blood feeding by mosquitoes shorten the incubation period for malaria parasites and increase malaria transmission potential,
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of peppermint
Peppermint is a cross between two types of mints: water mint and spearmint. The taste and smell you know from things like candies and soaps come from the concentrated oil inside the plant.
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Vitamin D supplementation does not prevent falls in older adults
The effect of vitamin D supplementation on fall risk in older adults has been uncertain, but in the recently published VITAL trial, which involved 26,000 participants,
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Eradicate lead to have a prosperous generation
Today, as we all are confronting serious health risks from environmental pollution and hazardous materials, children are not exempted. Over 40%
2 January 2021, 18:00 PM
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine: remarkably effective
The rapid development of SARS-CoV-2 vaccines is one of the few bright spots of 2020. The lipid nanoparticle-formulated, nucleoside-modified mRNA vaccine developed by BioNTech and Pfizer, BNT162b2, is among the most anticipated vaccines.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
New PSA campaign from WHO and YouTube is a playbook for a safe holiday season
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and YouTube have partnered on an inviting and humorous public service announcement (PSA) to help
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
COVID-19 and obesity: a clear and present danger in younger patients
In general, COVID-19 statistics point to markedly low mortality among patients younger than 60. But is the protective effect of youth negatively affected by obesity? Researchers used the American Heart Association’s COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry to examine the effect of obesity across different age groups on mortality, receipt of mechanical ventilation, or both.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Immunity boosting turmeric: Is Lead a concern?
Turmeric is an important ingredient in many South Asian dishes and is commonly used throughout the region for its rich flavour and medicinal properties.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Understanding and managing COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), is a lung disorder that makes it hard to breathe.
26 December 2020, 18:00 PM
New coronavirus variant not out of control, says WHO
The new coronavirus variant discovered in Britain with a higher transmission rate is not yet out of control and can be contained using existing measures, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
22 December 2020, 05:07 AM
‘Covid-19 vaccine for 4.5 crore people to be brought by May-June, 2021’
Covid-19 vaccine for 4.5 crore people in the country will be brought by May-June next year.
21 December 2020, 10:59 AM
Peripheral neuropathy tied to higher mortality risk
Peripheral neuropathy is associated with increased mortality risk, regardless of patients’ diabetes status, according to a study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Immunity passports for persons with COVID-19
Till today the most frustrating fear of the world is the vulnerabilities of the COVID-19 pandemic. This has directly and indirectly traumatised our everyday lifecycle.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Better heart health scores in midlife linked to lower risk of late-life dementia
A study in Finland found that those who had better scores on standard metrics of cardiovascular health in midlife, especially for behavioural factors such as smoking, had a lower risk of dementia later in life.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Is your child growing normally?
Being short is not easy in this tall world. Studies show that shortness in children is correlated with teasing, bullying, and social exclusion,
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Addressing hunger and nutrition crisis
The Governments of Canada and Bangladesh, in partnership with the Government of Japan, hosted a virtual launch of the Nutrition for Growth Year of Action, setting in motion a year-long effort to address a global hunger and nutrition crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
19 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Covid-19 cases reaching 5 lakh mark
Twenty-five more people have died with Covid-19 infection in the last 24 hours across the country.
19 December 2020, 11:05 AM
France's Macron has tested positive for Covid-19
French President Emmanuel Macron has tested positive for Covid-19, the French Presidency said on Thursday.
17 December 2020, 10:07 AM
Will be able to bring Covid-19 vaccine by the end of January: health minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said they will be able to bring coronavirus vaccine by the end of the nest January.
16 December 2020, 12:16 PM