380 more hospitalised with dengue

At least 380 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
1 December 2022, 18:00 PM

China set to ease Covid restrictions amid widespread protests

China is set to announce an easing of its COVID-19 quarantine protocols in the coming days and a reduction in mass testing, sources told Reuters, a marked shift in policy after anger over the world's toughest curbs fuelled widespread protests.
1 December 2022, 17:14 PM

Reducing HIV transmission: No alternative to awareness

HIV AIDS patients in Chattogram are more willing nowadays to receive treatment, experts said today on the occasion of World AIDS Day.
1 December 2022, 14:58 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.45%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 December 2022, 12:57 PM

Dengue fever: No death, 380 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least 380 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours until this morning..With the new hospitalisations, the total number of dengue cases rose to 57,738, this year..So far, 254 people died from dengue this year, according to the Director
1 December 2022, 12:41 PM

People 60 and above to get 4th Covid vaccine dose: health minister

People aged 60 years and above will receive the fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.
1 December 2022, 10:42 AM

Bangladeshi airports still devoid of HIV screening

Though returnee migrant workers account for one-fourth of the HIV patients detected in Bangladesh every year, no screening system has been put in place yet at any of the country’s international airports.
1 December 2022, 04:43 AM

Bill Clinton tests positive for Covid-19

Former US President Bill Clinton said in a tweet on Wednesday that he has tested positive for Covid-19 and experiencing mild symptoms.
1 December 2022, 04:17 AM

4th Covid shots Campaign to start soon

The government has decided to start administering fourth Covid-19 vaccine shots, Shamsul Hoque, member secretary of the vaccine deployment committee of Directorate General of Health Services, said yesterday.
30 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue situation a headache for govt

Dengue outbreak this year has turned out to be a headache for the government, Local Government and Rural Development Minister Tazul Islam said yesterday.
30 November 2022, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.81%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 November 2022, 14:47 PM

Dengue outbreak a headache for govt: LGRD minister

LGRD Minister Tajul Islam today said the dengue outbreak this year has turned out to be a headache for the government.
30 November 2022, 14:33 PM

90 lakh people to get Covid jabs on Dec 1-7

The government is going to launch a mass Covid vaccination campaign across the country from December 1 to 7 with a target to administer jabs, including booster doses, to 90 lakh people.
30 November 2022, 06:38 AM

Experimental Alzheimer's drug hailed as breakthrough, side-effects in focus

An experimental Alzheimer's disease drug from Eisai (4523.T) and Biogen (BIIB.O) slowed cognitive decline in a closely watched trial but may carry a risk of dangerous side effects for certain patients, according to new data presented on Tuesday.
30 November 2022, 03:16 AM

Tannery workers demand 50-bed hospital in Savar

The Tannery Workers Union (TWU) has demanded a 50-bed specialised hospital for the treatment of workers at the Savar tannery hub, as they are suffering from severe health hazards from the impact of chemicals used in the industry.
29 November 2022, 14:48 PM

Why do mosquitoes target some people more than others?

The many factors that make you more susceptible to mosquito attacks.
29 November 2022, 14:39 PM

Dengue Fever: 3 die, 436 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least three dengue patients died while 436 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till this morning.
29 November 2022, 12:51 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hrs, positivity rate 0.72%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 November 2022, 10:36 AM

1.1 lakh children, adolescents died of AIDs-related causes in 2021: Unicef

Around 1,10,000 children and adolescents up to the age of 19 died from AIDs-related causes during 2021, according to the latest Unicef global snapshot on children and HIV and AIDS. Meanwhile, another 3,10,000 were newly infected, bringing the total number of young people living with HIV to 2.7 million.
29 November 2022, 07:20 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24 hrs, positivity rate 0.79%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 November 2022, 12:59 PM