Disease

Disease

Reovirus detected for the first time in Bangladesh

There is no cause for concern regarding this virus, said the IEDCR director

4h ago

HMPV: Health check begins at Benapole port

Benapole Immigration Health Department today started to check the passengers travelling between India and Bangladesh as part of its initiative to prevent the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)

20h ago

Two die of dengue

Two patients died from dengue while 70 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

3d ago

Children take a hit from winter diseases

The influx of child patients suffering from pneumonia, winter diarrhoea and other cold-related diseases has been straining hospitals.

4d ago

Mosquito menace grips Mymensingh

Unclean drains, scattered waste key contributors, say locals

1w ago

2024: continued struggle against dengue

The year 2023 was one of dengue devastation, breaking all previous records. As the new year approached, there was much discussion about improving the situation. However, it turned out to be all talk and no show, as dengue still claimed hundreds of lives in 2024.

1w ago

Two die of dengue, 84 get hospitalised

The death toll rises to 575

1w ago

One dies of dengue

One person died from dengue while 114 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.

1w ago

We must work together for fire safety, dengue prevention: Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today called upon residents to actively collaborate with city officials in ensuring fire safety, cleanliness and combating the threat of dengue fever

9m ago

5 more dengue patients hospitalised

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till last morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

9m ago

15 new Covid-19 cases reported

Bangladesh reported 15 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till yesterday morning. With the new numbers, the country’s total Covid-19 caseload rose to 2,049,626, according to the DGHS.

9m ago

Diarrhoea situation in Patuakhali alarming

The number of diarrhoea patients admitted to different hospitals in Patuakhali has seen a sudden rise in the last couple of days.

9m ago

Combatting dengue: DNCC to buy 'discarded items' from people

DNCC to buy 100 packets of chips or similar packets at Tk 100, 10 pieces of ice cream cups or disposable glasses/cups at Tk 100, unused polyethene (per kg) at Tk 50, and each green coconut shell at Tk 2

9m ago

Dengue outbreak: 11 more hospitalised in 24 hours

No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

9m ago

World TB Day 2024: Yes! We can #EndTB!

Millions around the globe commemorate World TB Day today. The theme of World TB Day 2024, “Yes! We can end TB!”—conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible through high-level

9m ago

26 Covid-19 cases reported in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported 26 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning

9m ago

Dengue fever: One dead, 14 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 14 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

9m ago

Dengue: 20 more hospitalised

At least 20 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning

9m ago