66 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 66 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (July 18), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 July 2022, 14:24 PM

India reports 2nd case of monkeypox

India today reported its second confirmed case of monkeypox when a 31-year-old man who came from Dubai last week was diagnosed with the infection, just three days after the first case came to the fore.
18 July 2022, 11:56 AM

7 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.77%

Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 July 2022, 11:23 AM

Japan’s solution for overworked employees? “Nap Box” where people can sleep standing up

Two Japanese businesses are collaborating to create a “nap box” where people can sleep standing up in an effort to combat lengthy workdays and overwork.
18 July 2022, 11:13 AM

Nationwide campaign providing 2nd and booster doses of Covid vaccine tomorrow

A nationwide special campaign will be held tomorrow to inoculate 75 lakh people with the second and booster jabs of Covid-19 vaccines to combat the rising trend of infections, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced today (July 18, 2022).
18 July 2022, 10:44 AM

Sore throat most common Covid-19 symptom now, according to British study

Sore throat is the most common symptom if someone has developed Covid-19, followed by headache and blocked nose, said a British study.
18 July 2022, 09:39 AM

Establishing vaccine plant highly complex but remarkable progress has been made

After going through an editorial published in The Daily Star on July 14, 2022 on vaccine plant, I feel an explanation of the latest status of the project is called for.
18 July 2022, 07:44 AM

4 more Covid-19 deaths recorded

Four people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, the DGHS said in a press release.
17 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Phase I trial of Bangavax approved

The government today (July 17, 2022) approved phase I clinical trial of Bangavax, a homegrown coronavirus vaccine developed by Globe Biotech.
17 July 2022, 14:11 PM

2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).
17 July 2022, 11:54 AM

4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 11.12%

Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 July 2022, 10:46 AM

Five more die from Covid in a day

Five people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, taking the total fatalities from the virus in the country to 29,230.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Physiotherapy in critical care: A neglected part of ICU treatment

Bangladesh’s intensive care units (ICUs) care has improved over time. Medical advances have improved ICU survival. However, critical illness survivors have significant morbidities that require Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Signs your headache may be a migraine

A migraine is worse than a headache. You may feel moderate-to-severe throbbing pain for days. Pain that pulses or beats repeatedly is throbbing.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Improving road safety measures could save half a million lives every year

Improving road safety by adopting proven interventions in 185 countries could save up to half a million lives a year and improve the health and development of individuals and nations, according to a new Series in The Lancet.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Importance of vitamin D during pregnancy

Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is a global health issue. This causes neurodevelopmental and immune system problems for the child. Maternal vitamin D deficiency causes long-term damage. Therefore, pregnant women must avoid vitamin D deficiency.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

The world is moving backwards in efforts to eliminate hunger and malnutrition!

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, 2022 edition, provides updates on the global food security and nutrition situation, including the most recent estimates of the cost and affordability of a healthy diet. The paper also considers how governments may repurpose their present agricultural support to lower the cost of healthy meals, keeping in mind the limited public resources available in many regions of the world.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

China Covid outbreak grows

China yesterday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May, with millions in lockdown this weekend as authorities persist with their zero-Covid policy.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM

"Covid-19 fuelled largest continued backslide in childhood vaccinations"

The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded in official data published today (July 16, 2022) by World Health Organisation and Unicef.
16 July 2022, 16:08 PM

DNCC opens control room to provide free dengue test

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.
16 July 2022, 14:27 PM