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Health

Wider dengue spread sparks concerns

Dengue cases have been reported in 60 districts as of yesterday, signalling a much wider and earlier spread of the mosquito-borne disease than in the last two years.

3w ago

HIV-positive woman gives birth at Jashore hospital; OT shut for proper sterilisation

Hospital sources say that at least 250 people are currently living with HIV in the district

2m ago

41 new dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Last year, 575 people died from dengue

3m ago

Six die of dengue in a single day

This is the highest single-day fatalities from the viral infection this year so far

10m ago

Halt unnecessary C-sections, NHRC urges govt

The National Human Rights Commission has urged the secretary of the Directorate General of Health Services to halt unnecessary C-sections, enhance women’s awareness in this regard, and penalise those responsible for the abnormal spike in Caesareans

1y ago

Fight against TB back on track after Covid disruptions: WHO

Deaths from tuberculosis dipped last year amid a dramatic increase in diagnosis and treatment of the world's second deadliest disease, the World Health Organization said Tuesday

1y ago

Fact check: AI doctors on social media spreading fake claims

Videos of AI-generated doctors giving health and beauty tips on social media are becoming hugely popular, generating millions of clicks. How accurate are their claims? And how dangerous is AI in the medical field

1y ago

Containing dengue: The deaths belie claims of success

The crisis has reached a stage where a victim's family now accepts its fate as an unavoidable misfortune

1y ago

No health risk in consuming broiler chicken: agricultural minister

There is no public health risk in the consumption of broiler chicken, Agriculture Minister Abdur Razzaque said today.

2y ago

75 die from respiratory illnesses outside Dhaka in 2 months

At least 75 people, including children, died of acute respiratory illnesses in around two months since November 14 outside of Dhaka city, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

2y ago

Patient admission at BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital from Jan 23

The authorities at BSMMU Super Specialized Hospital will start admitting patients from January 23, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

2y ago

7 tips to protect your child from pneumonia this winter

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection of the lungs. It is the biggest infectious killer of children worldwide.

2y ago

There are no unauthorised clinics in Dhaka, says health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque told parliament today that there are no unauthorised clinics operating in the capital.

2y ago

Cold brings misery for the little ones

As winter peaks, childhood pneumonia cases and deaths have increased around the country as reflected in the number of patients in the two major hospitals of Dhaka.

2y ago

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.84%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

2y ago

Covid BF.7 subvariant: What we know and what to do

The BF.7 is one of the concerning sub-variants of Omicron causing the current devastating wave of Covid-19 pandemic in China.

2y ago

Dengue fever: No deaths, 49 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 49 patients with dengue fever were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this morning.

2y ago

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.44%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

2y ago