Committee records mothers’ statements ahead of report submission

Two more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Notice seeks accountability, compensation, and nationwide safety measures in maternity wards

Families allege poor treatment, medicine shortages, and forced discharges as only seven nurses handle over 100 patients during Eid holidays

DGHS says 16 deaths showed measles-like symptoms, one was confirmed measles

As nicotine pouches quietly flood shop shelves and social media feeds, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised a sharp alarm over what it calls a growing threat to young people worldwide.

Singapore’s healthcare sector has long been recognised for combining advanced medicine with efficiency, but according to Yong Yih Ming, the future of healthcare will depend not only on skilled doctors, but also on how intelligently hospitals use technology, teamwork, and patient-centred systems.

Fear is once again spreading across Central Africa as a fresh Ebola outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo virus has pushed global health authorities into emergency mode.

In a country where breastfeeding has long been woven into motherhood and survival, Bangladesh now faces a growing challenge: protecting one of the simplest yet most powerful practices for infant health in a rapidly changing society.

As smoky grills light up homes and plates overflow with festive favourites, Qurbani Eid becomes a celebration of joy, family and irresistible food.

Measles, once considered largely under control, has returned with alarming force across the globe.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) revised yesterday’s measles figures within a few hours of uploading the data to its website, lowering the numbers of suspected measles cases and hospital admissions.

Says health minister

Commission delegation holds talks with health minister

Bangladeshi physician honoured at World Health Assembly for lifelong service to marginalised communities

During a surprise visit to Khulna 250-bed General Hospital, the minister also questioned why patients were allegedly forced to buy rabies vaccines

Bangladesh is facing a worrying resurgence of measles, with thousands of suspected cases reported within a single month. The outbreak, spreading across the country, has already claimed many lives, most of them young children.

Health specialists now say PMOS better explains what the condition actually involves.

Hypertension has become a major public health threat in Bangladesh, contributing to rising cases of stroke, heart attack, kidney disease and other non-communicable diseases, said experts at a seminar yesterday.

Rafiqa (not a real name), a 32-year-old school teacher from Dhaka, thought her constant tiredness was simply the result of long working hours and sleepless nights.