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