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Destroy fake diabetes test kits: HC
The High Court yesterday directed authorities to immediately destroy "fake" Accu-Chek Active Test Strips, Batch No 26076156, deemed hazardous to public health
Not much being done to stop dengue outbreak
Despite a record-breaking outbreak last year, with more than 1,705 deaths, the authorities concerned are yet to establish a comprehensive surveillance system to track and control the Aedes mosquitoes, the carrier of the deadly dengue virus.
Dhaka saw 42,000 less dengue cases last year than 2019: DSCC Mayor
The number of dengue patients in Dhaka in 2023 was 42,000 less than in 2019, according to Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh
Expecting mother dies at hospital
An expecting mother died due to alleged negligence by doctors at a hospital in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, yesterday
Stuck in lift, patient dies at hospital
A patient of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Medical College Hospital in Gazipur died yesterday allegedly by suffocating after being stuck in a hospital lift for 45 minutes.
Kitchen Markets: Veggie prices shoot up
Along with price hikes of chicken and fish, some vegetables also saw rising prices in the kitchen markets of the capital yesterday, adding to the never-ending burden on the pockets of low-income groups.
Mobile court jails vendor for selling dead chicken in Gazipur
A mobile court today fined a vendor for selling dead chicken meat in Gazipur's Kapasia..Tofazzal Mia, 25, of Kandapara area of Narsingdi's Madhabdi municipality, was also jailed for seven days, reports our Gazipur correspondent quoting the executive magistrate.
Mango harvesting in Natore to begin on May 25
Natore district administration today set May 25 to begin mango harvesting and marketing with the Gopalbhog variety this year
Consume unpolished rice, rice starch for more nutrition
Speakers tell programme
The role of primary care physicians in climate change adaptation in Bangladesh
The healthcare system all over the world can generally be divided into three levels of care: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Decoding NPD relationships
Narcissism has become a popular topic to understand today, probably due in large part to Freud’s work on the ego.
Understanding and managing labile hypertension
Imagine sitting at your desk, working through your day, when suddenly you feel your heart racing and your face flushing. You check your blood pressure, and it has skyrocketed out of nowhere. This sudden surge is not just alarming—it is a sign of labile hypertension.
World Hypertension Day
Hypertension, in the words of the World Hypertension League (WHL), is ‘a driving force in the global epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the leading risk factor for death and disability globally.’ World Hypertension Day, initiated by WHL in 2005, aims to increase awareness of this silent killer and galvanise global action to combat high blood pressure. This year, the theme is a call to ‘measure your blood pressure accurately, control it, and live longer.’
Strategies for cultivating joy
In contemporary psychology, the age-old adage suggesting that happiness is as elusive as a butterfly is being met with skepticism.
Navigating life with chronic fatigue syndrome
Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can present significant challenges, but adopting certain strategies can make coping easier.
Calls for a concerted drive towards SDGs
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Results Report 2023, the most comprehensive to date, showcases the achievement of key public health milestones, even amid greater global humanitarian health needs driven by conflict, climate change, and disease outbreaks.
Ensuring effective governance for pandemic preparedness
In an urgent letter addressed to the Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body Bureau, the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005), and WHO
Unveiling the secrets to global health success
In a recent study published in PLOS Global Public Health, Dr Nadia Akseer and her colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shed light on what drives success in public health across various countries.
Healthy eating slows biological ageing and reduces dementia risk
The Annals of Neurology published a new study suggesting that maintaining a healthy diet can help prevent dementia and extend your life.
