The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) established Surjer Hashi (SH), meaning Smiling Sun clinics, the agency’s flagship health service delivery project in Bangladesh in 1997. Designed to complement the government of Bangladesh’s efforts, USAID’s investment signified important healthcare shifts, including: USAID health funding ramped up to 40% in 1997; and service delivery out of static facilities instead of door-to-door.

Of the deaths, seven were reported outside of the capital

Dengue has emerged as a year-round threat in recent years, in contrast to the common understanding that the mosquito-borne fever occurs mainly during the monsoon.

Despite a gradual decline in infection rates, the number of cases and fatalities remains alarmingly high, even as November begins

Of the deaths, four were reported in the capital

At least 15 dengue patients, four of whom are from outside Dhaka, died in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

Of the deaths, four were reported in the capital

The second phase trial of the dengue vaccine has got promising results.

Seven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 1,355 this year

Prices of potatoes and onions have skyrocketed in the kitchen markets.

The commerce ministry yesterday directed the district administrations to ensure sales of potatoes at the government’s fixed rate at the cold storages, according to a statement.

The agriculture ministry has started issuing permits to importers to bring potatoes to control prices

Bangladesh has become the first country globally to be validated for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis or kala azar (black fever), a life-threatening neglected tropical disease

The government failed to effectively control Aedes mosquitoes, instead they are shifting blame on the country’s people and imposing unethical fines on households, said Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh, at a press conference yesterday

At least six more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday.

The Bangladesh Labour (Amendment) Bill, 2023, with a provision of increasing the maternity leave for eight days, was placed in parliament today..Law Minister Anisul Huq, in absence of state minister for Labour and Employment Munnujan Sufian, placed the Bill which was sent to the parliament

At least six more people died from dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease

Occupational Therapy Day initially started on October 27, 2010, and celebrated nationally and internationally. The main aim of the day is to promote occupational therapy and create awareness among people. This year, the theme for this day is “Unity through Community.” Occupational therapists unite all community members to achieve a specific goal.

Parkinson’s disease is a condition that affects movement and can make daily activities challenging. It happens due to the gradual loss of specific nerve cells in the brain. While there is no known cure, treatments can help manage its symptoms. Diagnosing it early can be difficult because the initial signs might be subtle and easily overlooked.

Dr Mujibur Rahman specialises in leading a healthy life without medicine. Recently, he spoke at a seminar on “How to Live a Medicine-Free Life” organised by Vantage Natural Health Clinic, which was held at Krishibid Institute Auditorium, Dhaka.