Bangladesh Health Watch criticises cancellation of essential medicines list
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Health
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
2 die of dengue
Death toll now 124
20 September 2024
Three more die from dengue
At least three dengue patients died in 24 hours till yesterday morning, while 887 patients were hospitalised, the highest in a single day this year.
19 September 2024
Dengue claims 6 lives in a day
At least six dengue patients died in the latest 24-hour count published by the government yesterday, marking the highest number of single-day deaths from the mosquito-borne disease this year.
18 September 2024
More than 3,600 food packaging chemicals found in human bodies
Around 100 of these chemicals are considered to be of "high concern" to human health
18 September 2024
Five die of dengue in a single day
For the second time in a week, Bangladesh recorded five deaths from dengue yesterday, the highest number of single-day dengue deaths this year.
17 September 2024
Dengue: One dead, 264 hospitalised in a day
One dengue patient died and 264 were admitted to different hospitals in the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
16 September 2024
Strike at Cox’s Bazar Sadar Hospital withdrawn
The strike at Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital was withdrawn from this evening
15 September 2024
Govt fixes chicken, egg prices
Sonali chicken Tk 269.54, broiler Tk 179.59, egg Tk 11.87
15 September 2024
One dies of dengue
The total number of deaths rose to 107
15 September 2024
3 more die of dengue, 548 get hospitalised
Three dengue patients died and at least 548 were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 September 2024
A new hope for asthma remission
Amethma treatnt has come a long way, and now the focus is not just on managing symptoms but on achieving “remission”—a state where symptoms are nearly gone while on therapy.
14 September 2024
Lung cancer symptoms: what you must know
Lung cancer often develops without showing any symptoms in its early stages.
14 September 2024
Global strategic plan to combat Mpox outbreaks
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) to curb human-to-human transmission of mpox.
14 September 2024
Breaking through the fog
Imagine your brain is a room filled with bright lights, everything clear and easy to see. Then, one day, a thick fog rolls in, dimming the lights.
14 September 2024
A silent struggle of Cystic Fibrosis in Bangladesh
September 8th is the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Day, which is celebrated globally by patients, parents, and healthcare professionals to raise awareness and support.
14 September 2024
WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against Mpox
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine prequalified for mpox.
14 September 2024
Unlocking the health benefits of vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for various bodily functions, including supporting your immune system, muscles, and bones. It helps your body absorb important minerals like calcium and phosphorus, keeping bones strong.
14 September 2024
Dengue claimed at least 20 lives over last 12 days
The dengue outbreak is becoming deadlier with at least 5,200 hospitalisations and 20 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease reported in the first 13 days of this month.
13 September 2024
Mpox vaccine access set to speed up as WHO approves first jab
The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa
13 September 2024
Prof Nazmul made new DG of DGHS
Prof Nazmul Hossain has been appointed as the director general of Directorate General of Health Services
12 September 2024