Disease control
Dengue outbreak: 11 more hospitalised in 24 hours
No fresh death due to dengue was reported in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
World TB Day 2024: Yes! We can #EndTB!
Millions around the globe commemorate World TB Day today. The theme of World TB Day 2024, “Yes! We can end TB!”—conveys a message of hope that getting back on track to turn the tide against the TB epidemic is possible through high-level
Death by ‘Unknown’ virus: IEDCR probe team now in Rajshahi
A three-member team from Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research yesterday started investigating the deaths of two sisters in Rajshahi, who died in a span of four days reportedly after contracting an “unidentified” virus.
Environmental monitoring offers low-cost tool for typhoid fever surveillance
A recent study conducted by Senjuti Saha and her team at the Child Health Research Foundation in Bangladesh has revealed a promising new method for tracking the prevalence of Typhoid fever in communities, which has been published in the open access journal PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Rohingyas highly exposed to HIV
The Rohingya community living in Cox’s Bazar refugee camps has an alarmingly high exposure to HIV, said health professionals and NGO workers.
US approves first vaccine against chikungunya virus
US health authorities on Thursday approved the world's first vaccine for chikungunya, a virus spread by infected mosquitoes that the Food and Drug Administration called "an emerging global health threat".
Dengue outbreak: Country sees third highest daily deaths
At least 17 more people died from dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday as the country reported the third highest number of deaths in a single day this year.
Dengue Outbreak: August sets monthly case record
With 2,201 infections in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, the total number of dengue cases in August rose to 56,798, setting a monthly record.
WB to provide $100m to control dengue
Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday said the World Bank (WB) will provide Bangladesh with $100 million to control the mosquito-borne disease dengue that killed more than 500 people this year.
14 more die in a day
Fourteen more dengue patients died in different hospitals across the country over the 24 hours ending yesterday morning.
DSCC opens control room to combat dengue
The Dhaka South City Corporation yesterday launched a dedicated central control room as part of its measures to prevent the spread of dengue fever and control the proliferation of Aedes mosquitoes.
Dengue spreads to 57 districts
In a worrisome development, the deadly dengue fever has rapidly spread its grip across Bangladesh, reaching 57 districts of the country.
Combating Dengue: DNCC deploys drones
Dhaka North City Corporation has deployed drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, especially on rooftop gardens of houses.
Combating Dengue: More proactive measures needed
As the number of dengue patients continues to rise rapidly, and fatalities soar, authorities are urging each other for more proactive measures.
Dengue claims two more lives
Two more dengue patients died while 360 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
Dengue spike rings alarm
Bangladesh is grappling with a sudden rise in dengue cases this year, as the country has already recorded 4,427 cases and 33 deaths since the beginning of 2023.
Play your due role in curbing dengue
The city corporation authorities in Dhaka are not taking adequate measures to control mosquitoes, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday.
Cholera vaccination for Rohingyas begins in Bhasan Char
About 30,000 Rohingyas will be vaccinated through this campaign