public health emergency

Why is Bangladesh in the grip of a sizzling heatwave?

We should prepare ourselves for future heatwaves and help the most vulnerable people enduring the ongoing blistering heat.
26 April 2024, 15:00 PM

We must do more to prevent pneumonia

Worrying statistics from Shishu Hospital serve as a wake-up call
26 December 2023, 06:49 AM

Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous
17 July 2023, 12:43 PM

Don't ignore the threat of mishandled medical waste

Bangladesh needs a comprehensive medical waste disposal mechanism
15 December 2022, 06:38 AM

Take steps to better fight pneumonia

Vaccination, early detection and availability of antibiotics can prevent deaths
13 November 2022, 02:09 AM

A perfect storm courtesy of health authorities

Government must take responsibility for failure to control the dengue situation
6 November 2022, 03:37 AM

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself
30 October 2022, 14:20 PM

Rising dengue cases demand appropriate response

Why are expert suggestions to contain dengue being ignored?
21 September 2022, 12:20 PM

US declares Zika public health emergency in Puerto Rico

US health authorities on Friday declare a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the outbreak of Zika, which has now infected more than 10,000 people.
13 August 2016, 09:47 AM