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.

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 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.

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.

The price of eggs dropped yesterday as the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets, with some shops starting to follow government-fixed rates.

At least three dengue patients died and 411 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

At least eight dengue patients died and 1,100 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

The prices of eggs dropped slightly yesterday after the supply increased in the capital’s kitchen markets.

1,186 hospitalised in a day

At least eight dengue patients died, while 1,108 patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.

Md Abu Jafor, a professor of Sir Salimullah Medical College, has been appointed as director general (acting) of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

1,186 patients were hospitalised till 8:00am today