The DGHS today issued an 11-point directive to contain the spread of the virus across the country
The health authorities yesterday issued an 11-point directive for the general public and suspected Covid-19 patients amid a rise in cases both within the country and in neighbouring nations.
KidsRights report said one in seven children and adolescents aged between 10 and 19 suffered mental health issues
Authorities fail to enforce health guidelines in Bhola, Barishal
According to a statement signed by Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil, public relations officer at the airport, a set of precautionary measures has been rolled out to prevent potential spread of the virus through international arrivals
The move comes following an alert issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on June 6
With the new numbers, the country's total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,021,742
Most of the injured were seasonal butchers with limited experience in handling large animals or sharp tools, contributing to the high number of accidents, says DMCH resident surgeon
In the absence of testing, treatment is being administered based on clinical symptoms
The facility is offering free medical treatment to patients suffering from heat-related illnesses.
Managing diabetes effectively involves not just what you do during the day but also the habits you maintain before bedtime.
“Cortisol belly” is a buzzword used to describe belly fat linked to chronic stress. While it is not a medical diagnosis, people often associate it with high cortisol levels—the stress hormone produced by your adrenal glands. However, experts caution that chronic stress alone is not a proven cause of belly fat.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first position paper on immunisation products to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the leading cause of acute lower respiratory infections in children worldwide.
Hypertension (HTN) is a leading global risk factor for death and disability, posing a serious and persistent public health threat. In the South-East Asia Region alone, more than 294 million people live with hypertension.
On May 31, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marks World No Tobacco Day 2025 with a bold call: ban all flavours in tobacco and nicotine products to protect youth from addiction and disease.
In Bangladesh’s corporate world, men are increasingly falling victim to sedentary routines, high stress, and poor dietary choices. With the economy growing, corporate demands are intensifying—often at the expense of health. As a result, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and mental health issues are on the rise.
“He doesn’t say ‘Mama’ yet, but he can unlock my phone.” This statement has become increasingly common in therapy centres and among worried parents. A silent concern is growing: Why isn’t my child talking?
After completing cancer treatment, many patients undergo regular scans and blood tests to check for a return of the disease.
“Broken heart syndrome”, or takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TC), is a temporary heart condition triggered by extreme stress or emotions—like the loss of a loved one or a serious accident. While it mostly affects women (around 80% of cases), recent research shows men are more than twice as likely to die from it.
Dr Md Kamrul Azad.Sweety Akter, a 46-year-old woman, came to my chamber with muscle cramps, tingling in her hands, and a strange twisting of her fingers. She looked worried and said these symptoms had started slowly but were now affecting her daily life. On examination, I noticed a large s
