Govt launches nationwide catch-up measles-rubella vaccination campaign
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26 years without X-ray at Mymensingh’s only government chest clinic
24 September 2026
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High prices at pumps trickling into every thing
24 September 2026
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Price of essentials
No new clinics, private practice within 1km of govt hospitals: DGHS
23 September 2026
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US drug-pricing plan could reshape medicine costs worldwide
20 September 2026
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When ‘gastric problems’ hide something more serious
20 September 2026
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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to higher anaesthesia risk
20 September 2026
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Safe care for life: Why patient safety must be central to Bangladesh’s NCD response
20 September 2026
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Khichuri, mood and the science of comfort food
20 September 2026
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Dengue: 11 more die, 2,905 hospitalised in a day
At least 11 more people died of dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
13 August 2023
The butterfly effect
Cloudy weather during the World War II led to a fateful shift in plans, sparing Kuroko from destruction and changing history. Nagasaki became the target instead, highlighting the immense impact of split-second decisions. This incident, akin to ‘the butterfly effect,’ continues to resonate with Kuroko’s inhabitants, reminding us of history’s delicate balance.
12 August 2023
Diet’s impact on cognitive health in older adults at risk of dementia
A study featured in The New England Journal of Medicine explored the potential link between diet and the risk of dementia in older adults. While previous research indicated that diet might influence dementia risk, it remained uncertain whether dietary changes could directly enhance cognitive function. The study involved 600 overweight older adults, averaging 70 years of age, who had a family history of dementia.
12 August 2023
Navigating the political economy of non communicable diseases
In the 20th century, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) emerged to take control of the epidemiological landscape as a result of successive industrial revolutions and the ageing of the world’s population.
12 August 2023
Dengue Outbreak: WHO issues ‘high risk’ alert
The World Health Organization on Friday labelled the dengue outbreak in the country as “high risk”, while 14 more people died and 2,432 new patients were hospitalised yesterday.
12 August 2023
Daily multivitamins may offer modest cognitive benefits for older adults
Recent articles in Alzheimer’s and Dementia and the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shed light on the potential benefits of daily multivitamin supplementation for older individuals’ cognitive health. While randomised trials have generally shown the limited advantages of multivitamins, these studies suggest a nuanced perspective.
12 August 2023
The National Guidelines on Diabetes Mellitus were launched
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) have provided technical support to the Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) to develop a National Guideline on Diabetes Mellitus, says a press release. The guideline was launched on August 6, 2023, and it will help guide Bangladeshi physicians to choose adequate treatment for managing their patients.
12 August 2023
Bangladesh sees one more Covid death
Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 12 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning
12 August 2023
Dengue: 14 more die, 2,432 hospitalised in a day
At least 14 more people died of dengue in 24 hours till 8:00am today as the country grapples with a record outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease
12 August 2023
WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh
A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes
12 August 2023
Dengue Outbreak: Saviour fails to survive
As a doctor, she helped many patients to recover from dengue infection at Dhaka Medical College Hospital. But she herself could not beat the virus.
11 August 2023
Prices of Essentials: Key ingredients getting out of reach for many
Although the prices of some daily commodities have decreased, middle- and low-income families are still struggling to make ends meet due to the recent hike in prices of essential grocery items such as eggs, chicken, onions, and potatoes.
11 August 2023
Dengue: 9 more die, 2,046 hospitalised in a day
Out of the nine deaths, six were reported from Dhaka city
11 August 2023
DMCH physician dies of dengue fever
A physician of Dhaka Medical College Hospital died of dengue fever
11 August 2023
31 children under 10 died from dengue so far this season
With her health improving, two-year-old Mayamanat Islam Sadia was spending her time playing with a balloon on her bed at the dengue ward of Mugda Medical College and Hospital.
10 August 2023
Madhabpur health complex: X-ray room locked for 16 years
The X-ray room at the 50-bed Madhabpur upazila health complex in Habiganj has been out of service for around 16 years.
10 August 2023
Collective efforts a must to control dengue outbreak
Multi-sectoral efforts are necessary to control the current dengue outbreak that has taken a severe turn, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
10 August 2023
Dengue: 12 more die, 2,959 hospitalised
Out of the 12 deaths, 7 were reported from Dhaka city
10 August 2023
Fight for survival amid ICU crisis
Rafia, a 14-year-old girl battling dengue, finds herself caught in a distressing predicament within the healthcare system of Dhaka.
9 August 2023
Dengue death toll crosses 350
12 more people die, 2,844 hospitalised in 24 hours
9 August 2023