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Monkeypox outbreak: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside

Here’s all you need to know about Monkeypox, from its effects to ways in which you and your family can stay safe and happy.

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

Mpox, a viral infection that causes pus-filled lesions and flu-like symptoms, is usually mild but can kill.

World Day for Assistive Technology / Invest in assistive technology to boost economic growth

It is clear from a variety of experiences that assistive technology is more than just a tool; rather, it is a catalyst that helps people overcome barriers.

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes

Bangladeshi film wins Grand Prix award at WHO’s film festival

Nearly 800 filmmakers from 106 countries had submitted short films for the 4th edition of the WHO Health for All Film Festival.

Stop killing our 'sign of life'

Better water management can nourish people's lives

A woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy, childbirth: UN report

"These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services... and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights"

The impossible task of calculating global pandemic deaths

December's WHO calculations of excess deaths during the pandemic highlight a big, but largely unseen, problem in global health: Lack of proper mortality surveillance in half the world's countries.

What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete.

An informed public health professional will argue that public health is half medical and half data. Without data, any health system is effectively blind. Data provides visibility into public health emergencies and non-emergencies alike. It saves lives. It tells us where the government needs to pour its funds and which areas to mobilise resources in. It helps identify gaps in healthcare and measure outcomes. Indeed, data is the eyes and ears of public health.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Monkeypox outbreak: Just when you thought it was safe to go outside

Here’s all you need to know about Monkeypox, from its effects to ways in which you and your family can stay safe and happy.

August 20, 2024
August 20, 2024

Mpox is not the new COVID, says WHO official

Mpox, a viral infection that causes pus-filled lesions and flu-like symptoms, is usually mild but can kill.

June 4, 2024
June 4, 2024

Invest in assistive technology to boost economic growth

It is clear from a variety of experiences that assistive technology is more than just a tool; rather, it is a catalyst that helps people overcome barriers.

August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023

WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh

A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes

June 7, 2023
June 7, 2023

Bangladeshi film wins Grand Prix award at WHO’s film festival

Nearly 800 filmmakers from 106 countries had submitted short films for the 4th edition of the WHO Health for All Film Festival.

March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023

Stop killing our 'sign of life'

Better water management can nourish people's lives

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

A woman dies every 2 minutes due to pregnancy, childbirth: UN report

"These new statistics reveal the urgent need to ensure every woman and girl has access to critical health services... and that they can fully exercise their reproductive rights"

January 24, 2023
January 24, 2023

The impossible task of calculating global pandemic deaths

December's WHO calculations of excess deaths during the pandemic highlight a big, but largely unseen, problem in global health: Lack of proper mortality surveillance in half the world's countries.

December 28, 2022
December 28, 2022

What’s a healthcare system without data? Simply incomplete.

An informed public health professional will argue that public health is half medical and half data. Without data, any health system is effectively blind. Data provides visibility into public health emergencies and non-emergencies alike. It saves lives. It tells us where the government needs to pour its funds and which areas to mobilise resources in. It helps identify gaps in healthcare and measure outcomes. Indeed, data is the eyes and ears of public health.

July 25, 2022
July 25, 2022

Drowning 2nd leading cause of death for Bangladeshi children under 5

Each year, over 14,000 children in Bangladesh die due to drowning. Although largely unrecognised, drowning is the second leading cause of death for children under the age of five in the country, making it a major public health problem.