After the emergence of the pandemic, several repurposed antiviral drugs such as hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, favipiravir, remdesivir, nitazoxanide, and lopinavir/ritonavir were provided emergency authorisation approval as there was no direct antiviral drug for Covid-19

Health Minister Zahid Maleque hopes the Covid-19 vaccine supply from India will resume within a short time.

The High Court today directed the government to ensure that hospitals, clinics and medical practitioners provide emergency medical services to every patient when brought to them.

Emergencies can occur with little or no warning—even during the school day. As children head back to school, take a few steps to help protect your child quickly and safely from an emergency

Health is already being harmed by global temperature increases. The health risks of increases over 1.5°C are well established.

Every year 703,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every suicide is a tragedy that affects families, communities and entire countries and has long-lasting effects on the people left behind. Suicide was the fourth leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds globally in 2019.

Around this time last year, people all around the world were anxiously waiting for the Covid-19 vaccine.

If you have recovered from Covid-19, there may be several medical issues that follow suit. Some can be tame and some might make your head spin, quite literally.

Conjunctivitis is an inflammation or infection of the transparent membrane (conjunctiva) that covers the white part of the eyeball and inner side of the eyelids. When small blood vessels in the conjunctiva become inflamed, they are more visible. This is what causes the whites of your eyes to appear reddish or pink.

Local administration has suspended the health service activities of two hospitals in Dhamrai upazila of Dhaka due to various irregularities and not having necessary documents.

National Institute of Advanced Nursing Education and Research in Bangladesh (NIANER) has produced 124 highly-skilled nursing leaders since its establishment in Bangladesh, with the support of South Korea, since 2016.

Think of ear wax, or scientifically known as cerumen, as a defense mechanism for our ears to keep out foreign particles.

Brain fog is one of the rarer Covid-19 symptoms -- not talked about frequently. There are no complications in understanding brain fog; it’s a cognitive dysfunction, a hazy feeling that bars you from concentrating, or remembering things.

Coronary artery bypass surgery, commonly referred to as “bypass surgery”, is very common nowadays -- with thousands of patients undergoing this procedure every year in Bangladesh.

How long is a person who has contracted Covid-19 contagious is simple math, but we don’t like to dabble with math and numbers when we are stuck at home isolating. Allow us to make it easier for you.

Reusable sanitary napkins can be an extremely beneficial alternative to plastic pads, which can be detrimental to both women’s health and the environment, said experts at the third National Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) yesterday.

Don’t panic if you still feel extremely weak, climbing a few flights of stairs, four weeks after recovering from Covid-19. Scientists are becoming more aware of “long Covid” manifestations and how they may impact patients.

Health risks among pregnant women posed by Covid-19 have become a matter of concern as several expecting mothers died from the infection in Bangladesh in recent months.

Like well-oiled machines, our hearts run day and night, but even the best machines need maintenance to be kept in prime condition.

Our body does not make or store vitamin C, so we have to eat it every day. If you eat a balanced diet, it is pretty easy to get enough vitamin C.