Coronary stents, commonly known as heart rings, are implanted when blood flow through the arteries is blocked or nearly blocked due to fat accumulation or other conditions, and cannot be restored with medication alone. In Bangladesh, prices of coronary stents are regulated by the

The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)'s airport screening programme has identified multiple cases of the new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1, which has been linked to a large surge of the virus in China and is spreading in several parts of Asia. International travellers

In a groundbreaking approach to fighting malaria, researchers at Harvard University suggest treating mosquitoes—not just humans—with malaria drugs to eliminate the parasite and stop transmission. Instead of relying solely on insecticides to kill mosquitoes, the team has

A total of 48 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours. Of the new cases, 23 were reported in Barishal, followed by five each in Chattogram and Dhaka divisions, four in both Dhaka North and South City Corporations, four in Sylhet, two in

Bangladesh Bank has raised the limit for medical expenses abroad from $10,000 to $15,000, according to a circular issued by its Foreign Exchange and Policy Division on Monday (May 12). Under the new directive, funds can be sent directly to foreign hospitals or used via international

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on physicians to commit to providing accessible healthcare services for all citizens, emphasizing the need for dedication and reform in the sector. He was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the Civil Surgeon

The Health Sector Reform Commission submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (May 5).  The report was submitted to Prof Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna around 11 am, according to Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad

Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) celebrated Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh.  To celebrate the power of soybean- a reliable and sustainable source of protein, a discussion was

A dengue patient died and nine others were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 7 were reported in Dhaka city, one in Khulna, and one in Dhaka division. With these, the total number of

Bangladesh is currently facing a shortage of around 8,000 doctors, Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan has revealed. She disclosed the figure on Monday (April 21) during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Railways and the Directorate

Bangladesh has sought Singapore’s cooperation to boost its health sector through capacity building, expertise sharing, and infrastructure development, aiming to meet the growing demand for quality healthcare services. The urge was made by Foreign Secretary Md Jashim Uddin during

Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum today said that the Chinese government will gift a 1,000-bed hospital to Bangladesh in celebration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Dhaka and Beijing.  The hospital is planned to be built in Rangpur, with land currently being identified for

Two dengue patients died and 22 others were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the new cases, 10 were reported in Barishal, two in Chattogram, four in Dhaka division, and six in Dhaka city. With

Professor Md Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Health and Family Welfare, has urged the global community to boost investment in universal health coverage, with a focus on youth-oriented initiatives. While delivering Bangladesh’s national statement at the

The World Health Day 2025 is being observed on Monday (April 7) both in Bangladesh and globally with the theme "Healthy Beginning, Hopeful Futures." To commemorate the occasion, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Directorate General of Health Services, and various

Dengue fever claimed another life in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday (April 5) morning, raising the country’s death toll to 14 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatality was reported from the Dhaka South City Corporation

China Eastern Airlines is set to introduce direct flights between Chattogram and Kunming, facilitating travel for Bangladeshi patients seeking medical care in southern China. To accommodate these patients, four hospitals in Kunming have been designated for treatment. However, high

A senior official overseeing vaccines at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has resigned under pressure, according to reports from US media. Peter Marks, who has been instrumental in the development of Covid-19 vaccines, submitted his resignation to the Department of Health and

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people’s mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet. The small study comes as researchers have increasingly been finding small shards of plastic called

Nine new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday morning, bringing the total number of cases in 2025 to 1,715. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the new cases were reported across various divisions: three in Barisal, one in Dhaka