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41 new dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Last year, 575 people died from dengue

1m ago

Six die of dengue in a single day

This is the highest single-day fatalities from the viral infection this year so far

7m ago

Halt unnecessary C-sections, NHRC urges govt

The National Human Rights Commission has urged the secretary of the Directorate General of Health Services to halt unnecessary C-sections, enhance women’s awareness in this regard, and penalise those responsible for the abnormal spike in Caesareans

1y ago

Fight against TB back on track after Covid disruptions: WHO

Deaths from tuberculosis dipped last year amid a dramatic increase in diagnosis and treatment of the world's second deadliest disease, the World Health Organization said Tuesday

1y ago

Fact check: AI doctors on social media spreading fake claims

Videos of AI-generated doctors giving health and beauty tips on social media are becoming hugely popular, generating millions of clicks. How accurate are their claims? And how dangerous is AI in the medical field

1y ago

Containing dengue: The deaths belie claims of success

The crisis has reached a stage where a victim's family now accepts its fate as an unavoidable misfortune

1y ago

BSMMU opens 2-bed ICU unit for children with kidney disease

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University opened a two-bed intensive care unit (ICU) on the third flood of its Block-D today

1y ago

40,000 bags of saline needed daily: health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said instruction has been given to keep ready enough supply of saline as dengue cases have increased tenfold across the country

1y ago

It’s December, why is dengue still around?

The number of dengue cases and fatality have been much higher in December this year compared to the last four years, according to the data analysis from 2019 to 2022.

2y ago

Fourth Covid-19 shot campaign begins

A special campaign for administering the fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose starts today.

2y ago

Dengue: No deaths, 220 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 220 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours until this morning.

2y ago

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.60%

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).

2y ago

Around 90% of people have some resistance to Covid: WHO

The WHO estimated Friday that 90 percent of the world population now had some resistance to Covid-19, but warned that a troubling new variant could still emerge.

2y ago

India approves world’s 1st intra-nasal Covid vaccine

The world's first intra-nasal Covid vaccine developed by India has got the approval from the country's Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for restricted use.

2y ago

Reducing HIV transmission: No alternative to awareness

HIV AIDS patients in Chattogram are more willing nowadays to receive treatment, experts said today on the occasion of World AIDS Day.

2y ago

Dengue fever: No death, 380 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 380 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours until this morning..With the new hospitalisations, the total number of dengue cases rose to 57,738, this year..So far, 254 people died from dengue this year, according to the Director

2y ago

People 60 and above to get 4th Covid vaccine dose: health minister

People aged 60 years and above will receive the fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

2y ago

Dengue cases cross 50,000-mark, 3 more die

Dengue cases cross 50,000-mark, 3 more die .Star Digital Report .At least three dengue patients died while 767 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.

2y ago