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Medical education: HC summons DG over non-compliance

The High Court yesterday summoned the director general of  Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME) to appear before it over  non-compliance of its order for producing some documents regarding  admission of a medical student.

2y ago

World Diabetes Day / Bangladeshi researchers on cusp of diabetes prevention

Bangladeshi researchers have come up with a test to identify people likely to develop type-2 diabetes in the future, bringing the possibility of prevention closer to reality.

2y ago

Dengue fever: 5 more die, 873 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least five dengue patients died while 873 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning (October 31, 2022).

2y ago

4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 6.62%

Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

2y ago

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox

India today reported its second confirmed case of monkeypox when a 31-year-old man who came from Dubai last week was diagnosed with the infection, just three days after the first case came to the fore.

2y ago

Sore throat most common Covid-19 symptom now, according to British study

Sore throat is the most common symptom if someone has developed Covid-19, followed by headache and blocked nose, said a British study.

2y ago

7 Covid-19 deaths, 1,611 cases reported in 24 hours

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

2y ago

Work with city corporation to eliminate Aedes breeding ground: Atiqul to REHAB

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today (July 4, 2022) urged Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) to work with the city corporations to control spread of Aedes mosquitoes.

2y ago

Long COVID syndrome: tips for recovery

Mr Ahamed Noor 65 year’s old gentleman recovered from COVID-19 four weeks ago, while Coronavirus symptoms passed quickly but now-a-days  Mr Ahamed feels fatigue, tiredness and often forgets ordinary issues. His family is thinking and growing concern about the other suffering issues that might follow.

3y ago

‘Sharing the responsibility’ for protecting breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is one of the best investments for saving lives and for the socioeconomic development of a nation. It significantly improves the wellbeing of both the children and their mothers. Optimal breastfeeding is vital to their lifelong good health and wellbeing.

3y ago

196 hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours

At least 196 people with dengue fever were admitted to hospitals in the country during 24 hours till 8 am today. Only two were from outside Dhaka.

3y ago

Clean homes, surroundings every Saturday to stop dengue spread: DNCC mayor

Md Atiqul Islam, mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), has urged city dwellers to clean their homes and surroundings every Saturday to stop Aedes mosquito breeding grounds from being created.

3y ago

Hard-won gains at risk as Delta variant spreads: WHO

The world is at risk of losing hard-won gains in fighting Covid-19 as the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads, but WHO-approved vaccines remain effective, the World Health Organization said on Friday.

3y ago

Pfizer raises 2021 Covid-19 vaccine sales forecast to $33.5 billion

Pfizer Inc on Wednesday raised its forecast for full-year sales of the COVID-19 vaccine that it developed with Germany's BioNTech by nearly 29% to $33.5 billion, as nations stock up on doses for the rest of the year.

3y ago

153 more hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours: DGHS

At least 153 people with dengue fever were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8 am today, registering the single-day highest of this year.

3y ago

China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine could soon be available in Singapore

China's Sinopharm vaccine could soon be made available in Singapore, with several private healthcare groups already taking steps to secure doses of the jab.

3y ago

Myanmar junta seeks international cooperation over Covid-19 crisis

Myanmar's military ruler is looking for greater cooperation with the international community to contain the coronavirus, state media reported on Wednesday, as the Southeast Asian country struggles with a surging wave of infections.

3y ago

11 die in Covid units of Khulna hospitals in 24 hours

Eleven patients died while undergoing treatment at the Covid units of four Khulna hospitals in 24 hours till 8am today.

3y ago