Four die as dengue hospitalisations hit record daily high
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Dengue takes heavier toll on young people
6 September 2026
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Type 1 diabetes could affect 2.7 million more people by 2049
6 September 2026
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World physiotherapy day 2026 / A healthy heart starts with movement
6 September 2026
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Can doctors prescribe friendship instead of medicine?
6 September 2026
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Planning for parenthood? Could tobacco be getting in the way?
6 September 2026
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When 'gastric' is not just gastric
6 September 2026
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SZMCH intern doctors continue work abstention for 3rd day
4 September 2026
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Intern doctors withdraw strike at Bogura SZMCH after 40 hours
3 September 2026
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4 more die of dengue, 1,252 hospitalised in 24 hours
3 September 2026
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Inclusion or fusion!
Inclusive education policy seeks to ensure that all children with so-called special needs can study alongside their neurotypical peers in mainstream settings, according to the conventional curricula and academic standards.
26 October 2024
The role of treatable traits in managing moderate-to-severe asthma
Asthma treatment is evolving beyond the traditional one-size-fits-all approach.
26 October 2024
Unusual symptoms of diabetes you should not ignore
Diabetes, a condition affecting how the body processes sugar, can manifest through subtle yet unusual symptoms that may go unnoticed.
26 October 2024
Renal denervation: A global advancement in managing resistant hypertension
In 2023, the approval of two renal denervation (RDN) systems marked a significant step in treating high blood pressure worldwide, particularly for patients whose condition remains uncontrolled despite lifestyle changes and medications.
26 October 2024
Bangladesh expands life-saving HPV vaccination campaign to protect millions of girls against cervical cancer
Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of approximately 5,000 women each year.
26 October 2024
The DASH diet: A blueprint for healthier living in Bangladesh
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.
19 October 2024
Single-dose HPV vaccine for cervical cancer prevention
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.
19 October 2024
Dengue in Bangladesh: A persistent health challenge
Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease, has emerged as a serious public health concern in Bangladesh.
19 October 2024
International lead poisoning prevention week 2024: Bright futures begin lead free
The twelfth International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week (ILPPW) will take place from October 20-26, 2024, under the theme “Bright futures begin lead free.”
19 October 2024
New guidelines: Stomach infection linked to ulcers and cancer
A common stomach infection caused by Helicobacter pylori is known to lead to serious problems like ulcers and even stomach cancer if left untreated.
19 October 2024
New hope for long COVID relief: How antiviral treatments could make a difference
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.
19 October 2024
Rising heat, rising risk: Diarrhoeal cases set to soar in Dhaka
As one of the most densely populated cities in the world, Dhaka already faces a significant burden from diarrhoeal diseases, driven by factors like overcrowding, poor sanitation, and water contamination.
12 October 2024
Dementia Alzheimers and the sundowning effect
Dementia itself is not a disease itself, a brain-related disorder.
12 October 2024
WHO and TikTok team up for health awareness
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has partnered with TikTok, the popular short-form video platform, to promote reliable, science-based health information. This year-long collaboration reflects WHO’s commitment to using digital platforms to enhance global health literacy and foster healthy behaviours in an increasingly digital world.
12 October 2024
Health benefits of coffee consumption
Recent research has revealed unexpected health benefits linked to coffee, despite earlier recommendations to limit intake due to heart disease concerns.
12 October 2024
Recommendations for influenza vaccine
The World Health Organisation (WHO) announced the recommendations for the viral composition of influenza vaccines for the 2025 influenza season in the southern hemisphere.
12 October 2024
How environment shapes women’s well-being
For many women, the environment they live in profoundly shapes their overall health and happiness.
12 October 2024
Prioritise mental health at work
October 10 was World Mental Health Day. It celebrates awareness for the global community in an empathetic way, with a unifying voice, helping people feel hopeful by empowering them to take action and create lasting change.
12 October 2024
Stringent tobacco control a crying need
Speakers comprising health experts and physicians yesterday called for stringent control on use of tobacco products in order to combat the alarming rise of non-communicable diseases.
28 September 2024
World leaders commit to decisive action on AMR
Globl leaders have approved a political declaration at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), committing to targets including a 10% reduction in the estimated 4.95 million deaths associated with bacterial AMR by 2030.
28 September 2024