Patient admission at BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital from Jan 23

The authorities at BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital will start admitting patients from January 23, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
10 January 2023, 11:14 AM

Patients again protest dialysis cost hike at CMCH

Protesting the recent cost hike for dialysis at Chattogram Medical College Hospital, kidney patients and their relatives staged demonstrations in front of the hospital today once again.
10 January 2023, 10:57 AM

AstraZeneca vaccine co-inventor visits Incepta Pharma office

Sarah Gilbert, a vaccinologist and co-inventor of AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, visited the office of Incepta Pharmaceuticals today.
9 January 2023, 16:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.72%

No Covid-19 death was reported in the 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
9 January 2023, 12:09 PM

There are no unauthorised clinics in Dhaka, says health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque told parliament today that there are no unauthorised clinics operating in the capital.
8 January 2023, 14:08 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.84%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
8 January 2023, 12:36 PM

Want to nap better? Just drink coffee!

According to the Japanese, they conducted a survey where people took coffee naps, i.e. by consuming 200 mg of coffee and then take a 20-minute power nap or rest.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Giving smartphones to kids? Think twice!

As a Paediatrician I often find parents coming with their kids aged between 3-5 years having a problem with conversation, lack of concentration, social relationship, sleep disturbances, irritable, not interested in outdoor games, books or teachers, etc. On query, parents inform that there was no problem with pregnancy, delivery and after delivery. All parameters were OK but recently they noticed the problem as mentioned earlier.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Winterise your diet: Vitamin D is key in the cooler months

Temperatures are dropping, and the days are getting shorter. Shorter days mean less sun and vitamin D. So, in addition to pulling out the wool sweaters, we need to winterise our diets to make sure we get the vitamin D we need this season.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Wisdom for inner peace

What was Socrates’ most famous saying? Some say, “Know thyself” and some mention, “There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.” Socrates taught us that people should care less about their bodies and possessions and more about their souls, saying, “Wealth does not bring goodness, but goodness brings wealth.”
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Plant-based eating can transform health in surprising ways

In recent years, there has been a noteworthy shift towards plant-based eating patterns, with more and more people choosing to include more fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, and nuts into their diets. This trend is not without good reason, as there are numerous health benefits associated with plant-based eating. This article will explore six critical ways in which plant-based diets can support good health and well-being.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Cold brings misery for the little ones

As winter peaks, childhood pneumonia cases and deaths have increased around the country as reflected in the number of patients in the two major hospitals of Dhaka.
7 January 2023, 11:06 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.39%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
6 January 2023, 14:30 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.46%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
5 January 2023, 11:58 AM

Prime Bank Foundation to build 500-bed hospital

The Prime Bank Foundation, a non-profit philanthropic initiative of Prime Bank Limited, is set to build an international standard 500-bed hospital at a cost Tk 700 crore in Dhaka Ashulia.
4 January 2023, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.62%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
4 January 2023, 11:01 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.74%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
3 January 2023, 11:53 AM

Up to 70% of Shanghai population infected with Covid

A senior doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals has said 70 percent of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases, state media reported Tuesday.
3 January 2023, 08:33 AM

Dengue fever: 38 patients hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 38 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
2 January 2023, 12:49 PM

Covid BF.7 subvariant: What we know and what to do

The BF.7 is one of the concerning sub-variants of Omicron causing the current devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China.
2 January 2023, 07:36 AM