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Dengue: 20 more hospitalised

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

11h ago

33 new Covid cases reported in 24 hours

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

12h ago

Watermelon price beyond consumers’ reach

Despite a good supply of watermelons in Patuakhali markets, consumers are not able to buy the seasonal fruit due to high price. It is one of the most sought after fruits during Ramadan.

1d ago

Prof Deen Md Nurul Haque appointed BSMMU VC

Renowned ophthalmologist Prof Deen Md Nurul Haque has been appointed as the new vice-chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU).

1w ago

Prioritise medical research over private practice, PM tells doctors

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged doctors in the country to devote more time to research in medical science by reducing the time they spend on private practice

1w ago

Milk, eggs and meat to be sold at lower prices at 30 points in capital

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will set up 30 points in the capital to sell milk, eggs, meat, and fish at affordable prices throughout the month of Ramadan

1w ago

Nourishing adolescents to build a smart future generation

The Smart Bangladesh Vision by 2041 set a new target for Bangladesh, and the Perspective Plan 2021–2041 defined the economic and social targets.

1w ago

Dengue meanest this lean period

The number of dengue cases recorded this January and February is higher compared to the first two months of the previous 23 years, raising the spectre of another deadly outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease.

1w ago

3.80cr have kidney diseases in country

Even though there are an estimated 3.8 crore people with kidney diseases in the country, the awareness on how to prevent the disease is still low, physicians told a discussion yesterday.

90pc glaucoma patients at risk of blindness: survey

A research survey has revealed that only two lakh people among 20 lakh people affected by glaucoma, a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, receive medical care, while the remaining 18 lakh patients are left untreated

Economy recovering, prices decreasing: finance minister

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today said the economy is recovering and the prices of different commodities are decreasing

Burnout

In the relentless marathon of modern life, there exists a silent predator: ‘burnout’.

2d ago

Historic step towards the elimination of cervical cancer

Governments, donors, and global organisations pledged nearly US$600 million in new funding to tackle cervical cancer, marking a historic step towards eliminating the deadly disease cervical cancer.

2d ago

Rethinking long COVID

New research presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases sheds light on the phenomenon of long COVID, particularly in a highly vaccinated population like Queensland, Australia.

2d ago

Unlocking the health potential of Ramadan: fasting benefits and nutritional strategies

Since more than 1400 years ago, Muslims have fasted by abstaining from food and drink from dawn to dusk during Ramadan as a must-do task.

2d ago

Understanding sun protection and skin cancer prevention

Exposure to the sun’s rays, especially during peak hours between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., can easily damage the skin.

2d ago

Renewing commitment: investing in women’s health for gender equality

Each year, International Women’s Day calls upon us to recommit ourselves to achieving gender equality. This year’s theme, “Invest in women: Accelerate progress,”

1w ago

Improving access to hearing care in low- and middle-income settings

For World Hearing Day, marked on March 3, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new technical guidance on hearing aid service delivery approaches for low- and middle-income settings.

1w ago

New medication offers hope for managing food allergies

Omalizumab is a new drug that the FDA recently approved to help treat food allergies, especially peanut allergies, in the United States.

1w ago

Happiness at blue zones

People in these areas live a healthy lifestyle with healthy food habits that promote natural movement through activities such as gardening, walking, cooking, and farming.

1w ago

Artificial intelligence in improving infection control and responding to and preventing outbreaks

The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID 2024), scheduled to be held in Barcelona from April 27th to April 30th, will feature discussions highlighting the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming infection control within hospitals.

2w ago
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