Bangladesh public health

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters

Act now to check winter air pollution

Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on our lives

Shifting patterns demand a new dengue strategy

Relevant agencies must answer for failure to check its spread

We need effective action to curb dengue spread

Government must not downplay the present threat

Poor dengue response is increasing the risk

Govt must conduct regular mosquito control drives, manage hotspots

Are we ignoring the dengue threat?

Proper action needed from city corporations, health authorities

Make BSMMU specialised hospital fully operational

Govt must ensure unimpeded operation of all such health facilities

People are paying through their noses for essential healthcare

Poor budget allocation and implementation must be addressed

Managing dengue hotspots can be the difference between life and death

DGHS survey finds high density of Aedes larvae in 41 Dhaka wards

July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023

Can we contain the dengue epidemic?

Preventive measures must be taken immediately and rigorously

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

A procurement system in shambles

CMSD, public hospitals must answer for anomalies in medical procurement

June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023

What’s happening at the Holy Family Hospital?

Ensure good governance to improve the services of this once-famous hospital

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

In a country of few ICUs, why is one left unused in Jamalpur?

Jamalpur hospital shows how catastrophically mismanaged our health sector is

April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023

A nation-builder like no other

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury will be remembered for his tireless pro-people activism

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Every district hospital must have an ICU

Government should address lack of progress in project on setting up district-level ICUs

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

Spare a thought for patients with rare diseases

They are being undone by misdiagnosis, lack of awareness, and limited treatment options

November 20, 2022
November 20, 2022

Dhaka needs to fix its toilet crisis

Lack of public toilets in the capital and elsewhere is causing much suffering

November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022

Why is dengue still around?

The authorities must answer for failure to keep the situation under control

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Hospital infections must be kept in check

Healthcare budgets should be used efficiently to ensure proper care for patients

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