Bangladesh public health

Microplastic contamination of hilsa was inevitable

Address growing plastic contamination in our aquatic ecosystems

Brace for a COVID-dengue double blow

Proper measures needed to prevent potential outbreaks

Fix the mess at NIOH immediately

Govt must step in to ensure uninterrupted care, resolve ongoing standoff

Rising COVID cases in Asia should serve as a warning for us

Bangladesh health authorities must prepare accordingly

Declare dengue a reportable disease

Urgent measures needed to prevent a deadly outbreak

The health sector needs a complete overhaul

Proposals by the reform commission deserve serious consideration

Early action is crucial to prevent a dengue surge

Public awareness is also essential

Make upazila health complexes effective

Rural, marginalised communities need better access to healthcare

Surge in child patients demands proper response

Raising awareness among parents is also crucial

October 1, 2023
October 1, 2023

Vaccine trial raises hope against dengue

Vaccine developers should accelerate the process to make it available for widespread use

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

Dengue patients deserve optimal care

Hospitals must be better equipped to treat incoming patients

July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023

Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous

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