Saturday, 27 Jul, 2024

Health

Dengue: one patient dies, 148 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one death and 148 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Thursday (July 26) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 30 dengue patients were hospitalised in

Dengue: 263 hospitalized in 24hrs 

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 263 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (July 25) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 164 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while

Bangladesh, Belgium seal institutional cooperation on cancer research and care

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cooperation in cancer care and research between the institutions of Bangladesh and Belgium was signed in Brussels on Monday. The MoU was inked between the National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital (NICRH), Bangladesh, and Bordet Cancer

Childhood vaccinations stall globally, WHO warns

An additional 2.7 million children remain un- or under-vaccinated in comparison to pre-pandemic levels, the United Nations has warned. This stall in immunizations has created dangerous coverage gaps that enable outbreaks of diseases like measles, the World Health Organization (WHO) and

Two more dengue patients die; 112 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded two dead and 112 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Monday (July 15) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 55 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

Dengue: 25 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 25 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Friday (July 12) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) During the period, 13 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while

Bangladesh reports 15 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported 15 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Friday (July 12) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,498 and caseload to 20,51,207, said the DGHS. The DGHS

11.4pc found thalassemia carrier in Bangladesh: Survey

A survey of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) that released today (July 7) said in Bangladesh, 11.4 percent people aged between 14 and 35 married and unmarried are thalassemia carrier.   "Among the thalassemia carriers, 11.9 percent are male while 11.2 are

Dengue: 22 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 22 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Friday (July 5) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) During the period, 13 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while others

Bangladesh reports 19 Covid cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported 19 fresh cases of Covid-19 in 24 hours till Friday (July 5) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the new numbers, the country's total fatalities rose to 29,498 and caseload to 20,51,094, said the DGHS. The DGHS

Dengue: 61 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 61 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (July 3) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while

Govt advisory to states after rise in Zika virus cases in Maharashtra

The Central government on Wednesday, July 3, issued an advisory to all states in view of the rising Zika virus cases in Maharashtra.  All states have been instructed to maintain constant vigilance over the situation in the country, focusing on screening pregnant women for the Zika

One more dengue patient dies; 49 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 49 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (July 2) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 19 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

One more dengue patient dies; 51 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 51 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Monday (July 1) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

Dengue: 42 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded 42 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Thursday (June 27) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 18 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while

One more dengue patient dies; 34 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 34 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Wednesday (June 26) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 17 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

Country need quality doctors: Health minister

Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Samanta Lal Sen has underscored the need to enhance doctors' quality to ensure quality treatment to patients across the country. “I don’t support increasing the number of medical colleges, rather I prefer improving the standard and

WHO: Nearly 1.8 billion people at risk due to inactivity

Nearly 1.8 billion adults are at risk of cancer, stroke, dementia and diabetes due to insufficient exercise, according to a new report released on Wednesday. The World Health Organization (WHO) said physical inactivity has increased globally by five percentage points from 2010 to 2022,

One more dengue patient dies; 43 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 43 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Tuesday (June 25) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 16 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka

Bird flu spreads to tenth Australian poultry farm

A highly pathogenic strain of avian influenza has spread to an eighth poultry farm near Melbourne, the government of Australia’s Victoria state said on Tuesday, taking the total number of infected facilities in the country to 10. Australia is dealing with three parallel outbreaks