WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against Mpox

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the addition of the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list, marking the first vaccine prequalified for mpox.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Unlocking the health benefits of vitamin D

Vitamin D is essential for various bodily functions, including supporting your immune system, muscles, and bones. It helps your body absorb important minerals like calcium and phosphorus, keeping bones strong.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A new hope for asthma remission

Amethma treatnt has come a long way, and now the focus is not just on managing symptoms but on achieving “remission”—a state where symptoms are nearly gone while on therapy.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Lung cancer symptoms: what you must know

Lung cancer often develops without showing any symptoms in its early stages.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Dengue claimed at least 20 lives over last 12 days

The dengue outbreak is becoming deadlier with at least 5,200 hospitalisations and 20 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease reported in the first 13 days of this month.
13 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Mpox vaccine access set to speed up as WHO approves first jab

The WHO said Friday it had for the first time prequalified an mpox vaccine -- a move expected to speed up access to the jabs to fight an epidemic raging in Africa
13 September 2024, 11:46 AM

Prof Nazmul made new DG of DGHS

Prof Nazmul Hossain has been appointed as the director general of Directorate General of Health Services
12 September 2024, 16:00 PM

Dengue: One dead, 561 hospitalised in a day

This year, the total number of cases rose to 17,845 while 103 deaths from dengue disease were reported during the period
12 September 2024, 13:16 PM

Doctors on strike protesting assault over patient’s death

Doctors and staffers of Cox's Bazar Sadar Hospital have gone on strike since yesterday morning, after relatives of a patient, who allegedly died in wrong treatment, beat up a doctor
11 September 2024, 20:06 PM

First ever consignment of eggs imported via Benapole at Tk 7 per piece

A shipment of 2,31,000 chicken eggs was imported from India through the Benapole land port this morning, marking the first time eggs have been imported through this route.
9 September 2024, 13:14 PM

Dengue situation remains under tolerable level: LGRD adviser

LGRD and Cooperatives Adviser AF Hassan Ariff today said the dengue situation in the country was under tolerable level, but his government has been working to ensure zero death in the mosquito-borne disease
8 September 2024, 15:14 PM

Dengue: One dead, 463 hospitalised in a day

One dengue patient died and at least 463 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
8 September 2024, 13:56 PM

Three more people die of dengue

Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 95 this year.
7 September 2024, 18:28 PM

A promise for personalised treatment of cancer

Cancer of Unknown Primary (CUP) is a challenging condition where doctors cannot identify the original source of the cancer, leading to
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A minimally invasive breakthrough in brain surgery

Currently, diagnosing and treating brain disorders often requires a craniotomy—a procedure where a large portion of the skull is removed to place electrodes directly on the brain.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Update on RSV vaccines

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), previously known for causing cough primarily in young children, has been recognised as a significant threat to adults aged 60 and older, potentially leading to severe Lower Respiratory Tract Disease (LRTD).
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Changing the narrative on suicide

Suicide poses a significant public health challenge, with over 700,000 deaths globally each year.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Unhealthy commodities and their mental health impact

“Unhealthy commodities” like tobacco, alcohol, ultra-processed foods, social media, and fossil fuels are increasingly linked to mental health disorders such as depression, suicide, and anxiety, according to a study published in the PLOS Global Public Health journal.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

A simple blood test for Alzheimer’s? Promising results offer hope

Alzheimer’s disease (AD), a devastating form of dementia, has long been diagnosed through invasive procedures like lumbar punctures or expensive PET scans.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Empowering you to beat low back pain

World Physiotherapy Day, observed on September 8th each year, is a global event dedicated to recognising and promoting the significant contributions of physiotherapists to healthcare.
7 September 2024, 18:00 PM