Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)

12 lakh Dhaka residents to get cholera vaccine next month: DGHS

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has said at least 12 lakh people in Dhaka will get two doses of cholera vaccine in the next month.
New China virus: Symptoms and prevention

Amid fears of the breakout of a new coronavirus in China, the Directorate General of Health Services in Bangladesh issues a press note informing people of the symptoms of the virus and precautionary methods that should be taken.
No China-returnee contracted coronavirus: DGHS

None of the 900 China-returnees screened at Dhaka and Chattogram airports are infected by coronavirus, Directorate General of Health Services claims.
HC summons health DG over setting up ICU at district hospitals

High Court has summoned director general of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to appear before it on January 8 to know the progress about setting up Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) at all district level hospitals.
HC stays DGHS circular for recruiting 143 officials

High Court (HC) has stayed for three months a government circular for recruiting 143 officials to 18 posts including that of teacher and medical officer under a project of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Number of dengue patients decreasing: Health minister

Health Minister Zahid Maleque claims that the number of patients being infected with dengue fever is coming down across the country.
Dengue situation may linger till Sept: DGHS

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) says that the ongoing dengue situation in the country may linger till September unless immediate steps are taken in this regard.
Govt fixes fees of medical tests for dengue diagnosis

The government fixes the fees for the medical tests to diagnose dengue at all private hospitals, clinics and diagnostic centres across the country.
Aedes Population: Six-fold rise in four months

The concentration of adult mosquito in the capital is nearly six times that in the pre-monsoon period, a key reason behind the rising dengue cases, an ongoing government survey has found.
Dengue takes alarming turn

The dengue situation in the country is getting worse this year as the number of infected people has more than doubled since last month, compared with the same period last year.
HC asks for list of ICUs

The High Court yesterday directed the government to submit a list of intensive and coronary care units at hospitals across the country by April 24.
ACC finds graft allegations against 23 health service staff

The Anti-Corruption Commission has found allegations of amassing wealth illegally against 23 officials in various offices under the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
41,132 students pass MBBS entry test

A total of 41,132 students, who appeared in the MBBS admission tests for the session 2017-18, achieve at least 40 percent mark that is required to be considered for admission either in public or private medical colleges.