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).

January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023

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.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Capturing the war stories of medical professionals

Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Guards up as new Omicron strain looms

The new coronavirus subvariant that is ripping through China has compelled the government to step up guard.

December 15, 2022
December 15, 2022

Administration of 4th Covid dose to start Dec 20

A special campaign for administering fourth Covid vaccine dose will start on December 20.

December 1, 2022
December 1, 2022

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.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

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.

August 1, 2022
August 1, 2022

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).

June 25, 2022
June 25, 2022

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.

June 14, 2022
June 14, 2022

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).

May 31, 2022
May 31, 2022

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.