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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

People 60 and above to get 4th Covid vaccine dose: health minister

People aged 60 years and above will receive the fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.

2y ago

Dengue cases cross 50,000-mark, 3 more die

Dengue cases cross 50,000-mark, 3 more die .Star Digital Report .At least three dengue patients died while 767 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning.

2y ago

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate 1.05%

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

2y ago

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.92%

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

2y ago

Nationwide initiative a must: speakers

Introducing a national initiative regarding health insurance coverage for readymade garment workers and wage earners of other sectors, in collaboration with government and private entities, is crucial, said Md Mujibul Huq MP, chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Labour and Employment Ministry, yesterday.

3y ago
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