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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Cholera vaccination campaign targeting 51.75 lakh people starts Aug 22
19 August 2026
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Interview / ‘We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years’
18 August 2026
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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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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
Dengue: One dead, 561 hospitalised in a day
This year, the total number of cases rose to 17,845 while 103 deaths from dengue disease were reported during the period
12 September 2024
Doctors on strike protesting assault over patient’s death
Doctors and staffers of Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital have gone on strike since yesterday morning, after relatives of a patient, who allegedly died in wrong treatment, beat up a doctor
11 September 2024
First ever consignment of eggs imported via Benapole at Tk 7 per piece
A shipment of 2,31,000 chicken eggs was imported from India through the Benapole land port this morning, marking the first time eggs have been imported through this route.
9 September 2024
Dengue situation remains under tolerable level: LGRD adviser
LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser AF Hassan Ariff today said the dengue situation in the country was under tolerable level, but his government has been working to ensure zero death in the mosquito-borne disease
8 September 2024
Dengue: One dead, 463 hospitalised in a day
One dengue patient died and at least 463 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
8 September 2024
Three more people die of dengue
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 95 this year.
7 September 2024
A promise for personalised treatment of cancer
Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) is a challenging condition where doctors cannot identify the original source of the cancer, leading to
7 September 2024
A minimally invasive breakthrough in brain surgery
Currently, diagnosing and treating brain disorders often requires a craniotomy—a procedure where a large portion of the skull is removed to place electrodes directly on the brain.
7 September 2024
Update on RSV vaccines
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), previously known for causing cough primarily in young children, has been recognised as a significant threat to adults aged 60 and older, potentially leading to severe Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD).
7 September 2024
Changing the narrative on suicide
Suicide poses a significant public health challenge, with over 700,000 deaths globally each year.
7 September 2024
Unhealthy commodities and their mental health impact
“Unhealthy commodities” like tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social media, and fossil fuels are increasingly linked to mental health disorders such as depression, suicide, and anxiety, according to a study published in the PLOS Global Public Health journal.
7 September 2024
A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s? Promising results offer hope
Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a devastating form of dementia, has long been diagnosed through invasive procedures like lumbar punctures or expensive PET scans.
7 September 2024
Empowering you to beat low back pain
World Physiotherapy Day, observed on September 8th each year, is a global event dedicated to recognising and promoting the significant contributions of physiotherapists to healthcare.
7 September 2024
Dengue: One dead, 118 hospitalised in a day
One dengue patient died and at least 118 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
6 September 2024
Dengue: 3 dead, 358 hospitalised in a day
Three dengue patients died and at least 358 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
5 September 2024
Medical services to resume in full swing from today
Protesting physicians announce three days after assault on doctor
4 September 2024
Dengue: One dead, 335 hospitalised in a day
One dengue patient died while 335 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
3 September 2024
Doctors’ protests: Regular services stay suspended at DMCH
With no inpatient or outpatient services amid a strike following an assault on a doctor, the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) yesterday witnessed a heavy workload.
2 September 2024
Dengue: 4 dead, 346 hospitalised in a day
Four dengue patients died and 346 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till yesterday morning
31 August 2024
Essential insights into vitamin B Deficiencies
Vitamin B is essential for maintaining overall health, providing energy, and supporting cell function. Deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to various health issues, depending on which vitamin you are lacking.
31 August 2024