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Least concern for the most vulnerable
Street children have zero protection from dengue
What’s happening at the Holy Family Hospital?
Ensure good governance to improve the services of this once-famous hospital
Victims of a rotten healthcare system
The time has come now to question these malpractices and demand the much-needed reforms in our healthcare system.
Danger of dengue outbreak looms large
The country has already seen the death of 12 dengue patients before the beginning of the monsoon, while 1,261 others were hospitalised till yesterday. The numbers indicate alarming signs of a massive dengue outbreak this year.
Afternoon Outpatient Services: Good step
Patients have mostly praised the afternoon outpatient services initiated at some public hospitals on a pilot basis though concerns remain about its long-term sustainability due to the severe shortage of physicians and other healthcare staffers.
Highest dengue deaths last year
At least 281 people succumbed to dengue last year, while 62,382 patients were hospitalised, the highest deaths and second-highest cases ever recorded in the country.
Capturing the war stories of medical professionals
Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.
Guards up as new Omicron strain looms
The new coronavirus subvariant that is ripping through China has compelled the government to step up guard.
Administration of 4th Covid dose to start Dec 20
A special campaign for administering fourth Covid vaccine dose will start on December 20.
Prof Sabrina Flora on life support following surgery in Singapore
Prof Meerjady Sabrina Flora, additional director general (Planning and Development) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has been put on life support at a Singapore hospital since last night after surgery there.
Administering 2nd dose of cholera vaccine from Aug 3 to 10 in Dhaka
Icddr,b will administer the second dose of oral cholera vaccine in five areas of Dhaka from August 3 to 10, under the supervision of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Flood death toll now 82 as 9 more die in 24 hours: DGHS
At least nine more people died due to flooding in different parts of the country in 24 hours till this morning (June 25, 2022), raising the total flood fatalities to 82.
Covid on the rise: 162 cases in 24 hours, positivity rate 3.56%
At least 162 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Illegal healthcare facilities: DGHS inundated with licence applications
The health directorate is seeing a barrage of applications from healthcare facilities for authorisation following the countrywide drive against unauthorised healthcare organisations.
DGHS raids on illegal clinics expose the rot in health sector
Health authorities must ensure proper follow-up actions
Passengers coming to Bangladesh must show health declaration form at airport
Passengers coming to Bangladesh will have to fill up the health declaration form online within three days of their departure, said Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh it its latest circular last night (April 20, 2022).
HC asks for list of ICUs
The High Court yesterday directed the government to submit a list of intensive and coronary care units at hospitals across the country by April 24.
Measles, neglect killed the 9 Sitakunda kids
Medical examinations have confirmed measles as the cause of death of nine children at Tripura Para in Sitakunda upazila of Chittagong.
Dead Sitakunda kids were suffering from measles: DGHS
Nine children, who died, showing similar symptoms, in Sitakunda of Chittagong recently, are suffering from measles, according to health experts.