DGHS
Highest dengue deaths last year
At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.
Capturing the war stories of medical professionals
Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
Guards up as new Omicron strain looms
The new coronavirus subvariant that is ripping through China has compelled the government to step up guard.
Administration of 4th Covid dose to start Dec 20
A special campaign for administering fourth Covid vaccine dose will start on December 20.
Bangladeshi airports still devoid of HIV screening
Though returnee migrant workers account for one-fourth of the HIV patients detected in Bangladesh every year, no screening system has been put in place yet at any of the country’s international airports.
Prof Sabrina Flora on life support following surgery in Singapore
Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, additional director general (Planning and Development) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been put on life support at a Singapore hospital since last night after surgery there.
Administering 2nd dose of cholera vaccine from Aug 3 to 10 in Dhaka
Icddr,b will administer the second dose of oral cholera vaccine in five areas of Dhaka from August 3 to 10, under the supervision of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Flood death toll now 82 as 9 more die in 24 hours: DGHS
At least nine more people died due to flooding in different parts of the country in 24 hours till this morning (June 25, 2022), raising the total flood fatalities to 82.
Covid on the rise: 162 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate 3.56%
At least 162 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Highest dengue deaths last year
At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.
Capturing the war stories of medical professionals
Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
Guards up as new Omicron strain looms
The new coronavirus subvariant that is ripping through China has compelled the government to step up guard.
Administration of 4th Covid dose to start Dec 20
A special campaign for administering fourth Covid vaccine dose will start on December 20.
Bangladeshi airports still devoid of HIV screening
Though returnee migrant workers account for one-fourth of the HIV patients detected in Bangladesh every year, no screening system has been put in place yet at any of the country’s international airports.
Prof Sabrina Flora on life support following surgery in Singapore
Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, additional director general (Planning and Development) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been put on life support at a Singapore hospital since last night after surgery there.
Administering 2nd dose of cholera vaccine from Aug 3 to 10 in Dhaka
Icddr,b will administer the second dose of oral cholera vaccine in five areas of Dhaka from August 3 to 10, under the supervision of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Flood death toll now 82 as 9 more die in 24 hours: DGHS
At least nine more people died due to flooding in different parts of the country in 24 hours till this morning (June 25, 2022), raising the total flood fatalities to 82.
Covid on the rise: 162 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate 3.56%
At least 162 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Illegal healthcare facilities: DGHS inundated with licence applications
The health directorate is seeing a barrage of applications from healthcare facilities for authorisation following the countrywide drive against unauthorised healthcare organisations.