Multilateral development banks and WHO launch new investment platform to strengthen primary health care services

Three multilateral development banks, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), have established the Health Impact Investment Platform to invest in and enhance primary healthcare services in low- and low-and-middle-income countries (LICs and LMICs).
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Understanding and addressing excessive hair fall among teens

Now a days, one of the common issues teenagers go through is excessive hair fall. Hair fall can be a bit of a concern for teens, especially teenage girls.Normally, a person can lose as many as 100 hairs a day. These hairs grow back from the same origin later on. If the hair fall is greater than that, then it needs to be evaluated.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

“Cascade of widening inequity” accelerating the global diabetes crisis

A new series of articles published in The Lancet and The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology sheds light on the alarming rise of diabetes worldwide and the disparities in its impact. According to the research, diabetes is becoming increasingly prevalent and is expected to affect over 1.3 billion people by 2050.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Scientists discovered new protective variants against gout

Gout is a type of arthritis that causes intense joint pain, redness, swelling, and tenderness, usually in the big toe. It occurs due to the buildup of uric acid, which forms sharp crystals in the joints. Recurrent gout attacks can be debilitating, so it is important to seek medical help.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

The future of major depressive disorder treatment

Over the past two decades, significant progress has been made in the treatment options for major depressive disorder (MDD). It is now recognised that depression varies from person to person, and efforts are being made to identify and diagnose the specific neurochemical imbalances in individuals in order to tailor treatment accordingly.
1 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue claims three more lives

Three more people died from dengue in the 24 hours till this morning
1 July 2023, 15:03 PM

Dengue fever: 2 die, 145 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more dengue patients died and 145 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
27 June 2023, 11:34 AM

Graft in public hospitals costs Tk 459cr in 5yrs

The government has suffered losses amounting to Tk 459 crore thanks to irregularities at different public healthcare institutions, found four different compliance audit reports.
27 June 2023, 01:00 AM

Covid-19: Bangladesh reports 110 more cases

Bangladesh reported 110 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
26 June 2023, 14:38 PM

Dengue fever: 371 patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 371 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning
26 June 2023, 14:19 PM

Heart stents to be less expensive from Sept

Cardiac patients in need of stenting are likely to get some relief as two major producers and suppliers of the stents yesterday agreed to reduce the base prices of their products from September 1.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: 3 patients die, 399 hospitalised in 24 hours

Three more dengue patients died and 399 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
25 June 2023, 13:03 PM

Covid-19: 2 deaths in 24hrs, positivity rate 6.94pc

At least two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today
25 June 2023, 12:41 PM

One more dies from Covid, 82 new cases reported

Bangladesh reported one more death from Covid-19 and 82 fresh cases in 24 hours till last morning.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID share common symptoms and biological abnormalities

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a debilitating illness that often begins after a flu-like infection. It leaves patients with persistent symptoms such as fatigue, cognitive problems, disrupted sleep, and pain.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Early detection matters

Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. All women need to be informed by their healthcare provider about the best screening options for them. Some methods of breast cancer screening are given below:
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

The mYoga App is available for health conscious people

Yoga is recognised as an accessible way to lead a physically active lifestyle. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) mYoga is an app for the general public to use regularly, providing Yoga learning and practise sessions of varying durations.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Frontline health facilities faltering without WASH and electricity

Worldwide, millions of lives could be saved and billions in economic losses prevented through one simple, affordable intervention: water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in health care facilitie.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Silent’ symptoms of ovarian cancer

The ovaries are important organs responsible for producing eggs and hormones in women. Ovarian cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the fallopian tubes and then spreads to the ovaries. Detecting ovarian cancer early is crucial for successful treatment, and recent advancements have made treatments more effective.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM

2 more dengue patients die in 24hrs, 500 hospitalised

Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 42 this year
24 June 2023, 14:08 PM