Kidney dialysis beyond reach for many

Kidney patients in Bangladesh have to bear an average monthly expense of Tk 46,426, with costs ranging between Tk 6,690 and Tk 2,10,000, according to a study by Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).
9 December 2024, 20:04 PM

Five more die of dengue

At least five dengue patients died and 562 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
7 December 2024, 20:59 PM

Brain stimulation can help injured people walk: study

The new technique is intended for people with spinal cord injuries where the connection between their brain and spinal cord has not been totally severed, and who still have some movement in their legs.
5 December 2024, 04:28 AM

Chattogram city: Multidrug-resistant organisms found in drinking water

A recent study has confirmed the presence of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in the drinking water at various restaurants, tea stalls, food carts, and diagnostic centres across Chattogram city, posing serious public health concerns.
25 November 2024, 18:00 PM

Five more die of dengue; 1,034 hospitalised

At least 5 more people died of dengue in 24 hours preceding 8:00am today as the country grapples with an outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease...Of the 5 deaths, two deaths each reported in Dhaka and Khulna divisions . One death has been reported in Barishal...At least 1
20 November 2024, 12:21 PM

Cold-related diseases overwhelm Jashore General Hospital's paediatric ward

The majority are battling illnesses such as fever, sore throat, shortness of breath, and diarrhoea, hospital sources said.
20 November 2024, 09:16 AM

1 more die of dengue, 1,052 hospitalised

Of those latest infected, 242 patients were admitted to hospitals under Dhaka North City Corporation, while 151 were hospitalised in Dhaka South City Corporation
19 November 2024, 12:47 PM

Free eye camp held in Thakurgaon

Friends’95 of Thakurgaon Government Boys’ High School (TGBHS) in financial assistance of Love Share BD/US organised a free eye camp at the school’s compound in Thakurgaon municipality area today
18 November 2024, 13:08 PM

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital arrives Chattogram

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, the world's only fully accredited ophthalmic teaching and surgical hospital onboard an aircraft, arrived today in Bangladesh to conduct training on ophthalmology
14 November 2024, 14:41 PM

World Diabetes Day being observed with call for healthy lifestyle

In observance of World Diabetes Day today, various organisations, including the Bangladesh Diabetes Association, are holding awareness events nationwide.
14 November 2024, 07:53 AM

More than 800 million adults have diabetes globally, many untreated, study suggests

The global diabetes rate has doubled since 1990 from around 7% to 14%, the study suggested
14 November 2024, 07:06 AM

Many long COVID patients adjust to slim recovery odds as world moves on

Recent scientific studies shed new light on the experience of millions of patients like Gichohi. They suggest the longer someone is sick, the lower their chances of making a full recovery.
14 November 2024, 06:05 AM

CMH treats over 2,100 injured in July uprising

However, six patients could not be saved
12 November 2024, 11:50 AM

World Pneumonia Day: Chattogram hospitals see surge in bronchopneumonia cases

Experts stress that children under five are particularly vulnerable to pneumonia
12 November 2024, 10:23 AM

Committee formed to improve quality of private medical and dental colleges

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed an inspection and monitoring committee aiming to improve the quality of education in private medical and dental colleges and to ensure transparency and accountability
30 October 2024, 11:31 AM

669 rural families now have access to better sanitation in Dinajpur

The move comes in response to a survey conducted by the upazila administration in collaboration with four non-government organisations in March this year that revealed that these 669 families had no access to proper sanitation
29 October 2024, 14:44 PM

World Stroke Day: 1 in 6 Bangladeshis are victims of stroke, say doctors

At event marking the day, they also say that there are 1.8 million stroke patients in Bangladesh
29 October 2024, 12:46 PM

Dengue claims two more lives

Two more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 271 this year.
26 October 2024, 19:51 PM

Dengue: 16 to 30 age group most vulnerable

Compared to other ages, people in the 16 to 30 age group are the most vulnerable to dengue infection this year.
25 October 2024, 20:00 PM

Dengue: One dead, 477 hospitalised in a day

At least one dengue patient died and 477 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
25 October 2024, 13:07 PM