Four more die of dengue
23 October 2025, 11:14 AM
1.7cr children vaccinated so far in nationwide typhoid campaign
23 October 2025, 08:35 AM
Panic in Rangpur’s Pirganj as nine people show symptoms of anthrax
22 October 2025, 15:45 PM
2 die of dengue, 762 hospitalised in a day
22 October 2025, 12:37 PM
Dengue deaths cross 250-mark this year
21 October 2025, 12:26 PM
4 more die of dengue
20 October 2025, 19:02 PM
One more dies of dengue, 950 get hospitalised
19 October 2025, 19:44 PM
One more dies of dengue, 950 hospitalised in a day
19 October 2025, 13:14 PM
Harnessing markets for rural resilience in Bangladesh
19 October 2025, 07:36 AM
Vitiligo in children may signal hidden risks of hearing loss
18 October 2025, 20:08 PM
Soft drink sweetener 'possibly carcinogenic': WHO
The WHO said today it was now classifying aspartame, an artificial sweetener commonly used in soft drinks, as "possibly carcinogenic to humans".
14 July 2023, 04:07 AM
Dengue Patients: City hospitals still grappling
As dengue cases continue to increase across the country, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, like other city hospitals, is struggling with the mounting pressure of patients for the past week.
13 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Heart stents to be less expensive from Sept
Cardiac patients in need of stenting are likely to get some relief as two major producers and suppliers of the stents yesterday agreed to reduce the base prices of their products from September 1.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Diabetes cases worldwide to double by 2050: Study
The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new research predicted today
23 June 2023, 03:44 AM
6 lakh kids to get Vitamin A+ under DSCC on June 18
A total of six lakh children will be fed Vitamin A plus capsules at 1,827 centres of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on June 18..The campaign will start at 8:00 am and will continue till 4:00 pm, said Dr Fazle Shamsul Kabir, acting chief health officer of DSCC..He made the announ
12 June 2023, 15:30 PM
Two die of diarrhoea in Rangamati
Two indigenous persons died of diarrhoea and at least 50 others were suffering from the disease at Sajek union in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari today
7 June 2023, 16:21 PM
Govt plans to set up children’s hospitals in all districts: Health minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government has a plan to set up children’s hospital at every district.."The government has a plan to set up shishu hospital at every district across the country in future", he said..The minister said this while respondin
7 June 2023, 14:30 PM
3 more die of dengue
Three people died of dengue and 97 others were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
4 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Utilising Funds: Health ministry fares worst, yet again
The health ministry continues to struggle with utilisation of funds allocated in the national budget, like it did in the past few years.
30 May 2023, 01:20 AM
Covid-19 booster dose campaign to resume this week
The government will resume the Covid-19 booster dose campaign across the country from this week, said Health Minister Zahed Maleque today.
29 May 2023, 14:57 PM
Overcome challenges to keep progressing in health sector: Henry B Perry tells event in Dhaka
Bangladesh’s success in the health sector over the last 50 years is commendable, but the country has to overcome several challenges to continue making progress.
27 May 2023, 19:36 PM
Understanding deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition characterised by the formation of a blood clot deep within a vein, typically in the leg.
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Adherence to a “Mediterranean lifestyle” prevents metabolic syndrome
A study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that following a Mediterranean lifestyle, which includes adopting a Mediterranean diet along with healthy lifestyle practices like sufficient rest, regular physical activity, and social interaction, is
13 May 2023, 18:00 PM
PM urges rich countries to ensure universal healthcare for all
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the rich countries to support the efforts to ensure universal healthcare for the lagging behind countries of the world..“Rich countries must step forward to ensure universal healthcare. In this connection, funds (finance) have to be disbursed,” she
11 May 2023, 13:49 PM
Dhaka North Chief Heat Officer Bushra tests positive for Covid
Bushra Afreen, the newly appointed Chief Heat Officer (CHO) of Dhaka north city, has been infected with the coronavirus.
5 May 2023, 14:03 PM
Covid is no longer global health emergency: WHO
Covid-19 no longer represents a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Friday, a major step towards the end of the pandemic that has killed more than 6.9 million people, disrupted the global economy and ravaged communities.
5 May 2023, 13:47 PM
Time to integrate Chagas disease into primary health care
6–7 million infected, worldwide
29 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Relationship with bipolars
Having bipolar disorder can make life difficult. Bipolar disorder (previously called manic depression) is a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s temper, activity levels, and concentration.
29 April 2023, 18:00 PM
The big catch-up
celebrated in the last week of April (24 to 30 April 2023), aims to highlight the collective action needed to protect people from vaccine-preventable diseases.
29 April 2023, 18:00 PM
High-level discussion urges political action for AMR research
Recently, the Global Leaders Group (GLG) on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) hosted a forum in which government leaders,
29 April 2023, 18:00 PM