At least one dengue patient died and 477 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

At least four patients died of dengue in the last 24 hours while 1,029 were hospitalised till yesterday morning.

The government today launched the final phase of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign across seven divisions, targeting over 6.2 million girls to achieve nationwide coverage

Richard Cash, co-developer of the Oral Rehydration Therapy (ORT), passed away on October 22 in Boston at the age of 83, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service and innovation that transformed healthcare worldwide, said a BRAC press release today.."BRAC is deeply saddened by the passi

1,138 patients were hospitalised with viral fever in the 24 hours

At least seven dengue deaths were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.

Prices of nearly all varieties of rice have surged in the capital’s kitchen markets over the past week, with traders attributing the hike to a rise in paddy prices and reduced supply from rice mills.

The government is launching a HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer for adolescent girls aged between 10 and 14 years in seven divisions

At least three dengue patients died while 1,039 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said the government will stand by the injured in the anti-discrimination student movement to ensure their treatment and rehabilitation

Cancer Connect Initiative, a new non-profit volunteer organisation founded by cancer survivors, doctors, and caregivers, has been launched

1,298 hospitalised

At least four dengue patients died, and 1,121 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

As the world continues to navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, long COVID—where symptoms persist for weeks or months after the acute phase—remains a major public health challenge.

In recent years, Bangladesh has seen an alarming rise in lifestyle-related diseases, particularly hypertension and cardiovascular issues. The prevalence of these conditions can be attributed to rapid urbanisation, increasing intake of processed foods, and sedentary lifestyles, especially in cities.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the approval of Cecolin® as the fourth prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for use in a single-dose schedule. This decision is based on new data meeting WHO’s 2022 criteria for alternative vaccine schedules, and it marks a significant step toward increasing the sustainable supply of HPV vaccines, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has emerged as a serious public health concern in Bangladesh.

The twelfth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from October 20-26, 2024, under the theme “Bright futures begin lead free.”

A common stomach infection caused by Helicobacter pylori is known to lead to serious problems like ulcers and even stomach cancer if left untreated.

As rain and thunderstorms are expected in various parts of the country over the next few days, experts warn that the dengue season could extend further this year.