20-bed Mother and Child Welfare Centre struggles to serve mothers, newborns after four decades without upgrades

Health and Morbidity Status Survey finds 33% experienced illnesses in 3 months leading up to the survey last year

Dr Muniruddin Ahmed.On October 13, The Guardian published an alarming report titled ‘<I>Sharp global rise in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, WHO finds</I>.’ The World Health Organisation (WHO) warned that infections once easily curable with conventional antibiotics are now be

Headache disorders remained among the most common neurological conditions worldwide, affecting an estimated 40% of the global population in 2021. Despite their widespread impact, they continued to be underestimated and under-treated, leading to significant personal suffering, reduced quality of life and substantial economic loss.

Bangladesh’s vibrant food culture is a feast for the eyes — from rainbow-hued sweets to brightly coloured street snacks. But beneath this colourful charm lies a dangerous truth: much of that colour is not natural at all. The growing use of artificial and industrial dyes in food has become a silent but severe public health crisis, threatening millions of consumers every day.

Lung cancer is no longer just a smoker’s disease. In Bangladesh, alongside smoking and negligence, factors such as air pollution, radon gas, genetic mutations, and industrial emissions from workplaces are increasingly contributing to its risk. Research shows that although smoking remains a major cause of lung cancer among patients in Bangladesh, cases of adenocarcinoma—a particular type—are rising even among people who have never smoked.

Twelve-year-old Nuhas and his two-and-a-half-year-old sister Najat are sharing a single bed at the children’s ward of Mugda Medical College and Hospital, both diagnosed with dengue.

Brazil's health regulatory agency authorises the use of Butantan-DV for people aged 12 to 59

Death toll this year rises to 377

Two deaths reported from Dhaka South, one from Khulna division

Stock of government-allocated rabies vaccine is running out across Chattogram.

Dramatic international funding cuts have thrown the global HIV response into turmoil

Patient admissions at the only 20-bed Chest Disease Hospital in the Rangpur division have remained suspended since June after the stoppage of dietary supply for inpatients.

Data shows alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance

Rashel Chakma of Kalindipur in Rangamati has been suffering from kidney disease for nearly two years and requires dialysis twice a week. His mother, Usha Chakma, said since Rangamati General Hospital has no dialysis facility, Rashel must travel to a private hospital in Chattogram for treatment.

Total number of deaths this year now 364

Diabetes continues to rise at an alarming rate. Globally, 7 out of 10 (412 million) adults living with diabetes are of working age. Three out of four people with diabetes report feeling anxious, depressed, or having other mental health issues due to their condition. Managing diabetes at work negatively affects the mental well-being of 4 in 10 employees with the condition.

Every year, World Prematurity Day (15 November) highlights the urgent need to care for babies born too soon. This year’s theme echoes WHO’s Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures campaign, reminding us that every child deserves a fair chance at life, starting from their very first moments.

More than 4.4 billion people lived in urban areas, a figure projected to rise to nearly 70% by 2050. In cities, health, inequality, environment and economy intersected in powerful ways, creating complex risks and opportunities.

Musculoskeletal health has become a growing concern in today’s modern workplace, where most professionals spend long hours sitting at computers or doing the same thing over and over. Work-related health issues like back pain, neck stiffness, shoulder tension, and issues with the wrist or knee are now common.