Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
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Govt launches oral cholera vaccination campaign; 51.75 lakh targeted
20 August 2026
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Health
Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Health
Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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Health
Adulterated, toxic food puts Jashore children at growing health risk
18 August 2026
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Food
Fatty food raises risk of colorectal cancer
18 August 2026
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Health
Health ministry form teams to inspect hospitals on regular basis
17 August 2026
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Health
6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Disease
3 die of dengue as 805 more are hospitalised in a day
16 August 2026
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Disease
Events / Summer Flow 2026: Two days to move, create, connect and heal
16 August 2026
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Health
Unlocking the Sun’s potential: How daylight influences physical activity and mood in depression
Seasonal changes can significantly impact mood, especially for individuals with mood disorders like major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Many people notice their symptoms worsen during darker, shorter days, but the precise reasons for this have long been unclear.
28 September 2024
World Rabies Day: A call to action
Every year on September 28, the world observes World Rabies Day, a vital occasion aimed at raising awareness about the prevention of rabies and highlighting progress in combating this deadly disease.
28 September 2024
Untreated hypertension increases dementia risk
Dementia is one of the most feared outcomes of ageing, affecting millions of individuals and their families worldwide. While genetics and age play significant roles, other modifiable risk factors have garnered attention, particularly hypertension. For years, researchers have explored the complex relationship between high blood pressure and cognitive decline, increasingly recognising hypertension as a major contributor to dementia risk.
28 September 2024
Dr Tahmeed Ahmed recognised as Goalkeepers Champion by Gates Foundation
The recognition was announced at the Goalkeepers 2024: Recipe for Progress event in New York, held on 23 September during the United Nations General Assembly week.
28 September 2024
Two more dengue deaths, 321 cases
At least two dengue patients died and 321 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
27 September 2024
Dengue: 3 dead, 829 hospitalised in a day
All three deaths are from Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) areas, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 September 2024
Yunus seeks Gates Foundation's enhanced support for Bangladesh's health sector
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus urged the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's leading charitable organisation, to come forward with an enhanced support for the health sector of Bangladesh
26 September 2024
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 854 new cases reported in 24hrs
At least two dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today, while 854 new patients were hospitalised during this period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
25 September 2024
Nursing sector plagued by challenges
Despite certain improvements over the past decades, Bangladesh's nursing sector is plagued with various issues
25 September 2024
Dengue: 3 dead, 801 hospitalised in a day
At least three dengue patients died and 801 were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am today
24 September 2024
Govt forms 10 teams to boost dengue eradication efforts
In addition to the city-focused efforts, specialised teams have been formed to address vulnerable municipalities, including Savar, Dohar, Tarabo, and Rupganj, among others
23 September 2024
Six die of dengue in a single day
This is the highest single-day fatalities from the viral infection this year so far
22 September 2024
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections estimated between now and 2050, suggests first global analysis
More than 39 million deaths from antibiotic-resistant infections could occur by 2050, according to the first global analysis of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) trends.
21 September 2024
What should you do if you break a tooth and the root is in the gum?
Unfortunately, many patients in our country go to quack or hammer doctors for tooth extraction. Those who have no expertise in this matter.
21 September 2024
How can I protect myself and others against mpox?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified the Mpox epidemic a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on August 14, 2024,
21 September 2024
Air pollution, heat, and metabolic risks fuel global surge in stroke cases and deaths
Air pollution, high temperatures, and metabolic risk factors are driving a global rise in stroke cases, with over 12 million new cases and 7 million deaths annually,
21 September 2024
Over 50? These problems can sneak up on you
It goes without saying that ageing causes your body organs to age as well. This causes a variety of health issues in elderly life.
21 September 2024
Water Intoxication: A Rare but Deadly Condition
When you consume too much water too rapidly, an uncommon yet deadly illness known as water poisoning can develop.
21 September 2024
Dengue: One dead, 843 hospitalised in a day
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 125 this year
21 September 2024
Dengue outbreak: Hospitals strained as cases spike
Rajkumar Das stood with his son, Saikat Kumar Das, at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for over an hour, desperately seeking a bed in the male dengue ward.
20 September 2024