10 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now 1.80%

Ten people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8 am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 October 2021, 11:10 AM

'Crying Room' in Spain want to eliminate mental health stigma

"Enter and cry," one sign tells visitors. "I too have anxiety," glows another notice in pink. There are phones in one corner with the names of people you can call when you are feeling down, including a psychologist.
18 October 2021, 11:03 AM

201 more hospitalised with dengue

At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Merck's Covid-19 pill: Int'l health officials call for access for lower income countries

The plan to roll out Merck & Co's promising antiviral pill to treat Covid-19 risks repeating the inequities of vaccine distribution, potentially leaving the nations with the greatest need once again at the back of the line, international health groups say.
17 October 2021, 16:09 PM

201 hospitalised with dengue in a single day

At least 201 dengue patients were hospitalised in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am today, including 61 cases from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 October 2021, 12:12 PM

Govt to buy 9cr disposable syringes from Chinese firm

The government will buy nine crores disposable syringes directly from a Chinese company to administer the Covid-19 vaccines.
17 October 2021, 11:10 AM

16 Covid-19 deaths, 314 cases recorded in 24 hours

Sixteen 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 October 2021, 11:05 AM

Half of the global population lack access to basic diagnostics

Nearly half (47%) of the global population has limited or no access to key tests and services essential for diagnosing common diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, HIV, and tuberculosis, or basic tests for pregnant women such as hepatitis B and syphilis.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

High BMI linked to death, and longer ICU stay in COVID patients

In patients with COVID-19, a high body mass index (BMI) is associated with an increased risk of death and prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) stay, according to a new
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

1 more dies of dengue, 183 hospitalised

One more dengue patient died, while 183 were hospitalised in  the 24 hours till 8am yesterday. Of them, 42 cases were from outside  Dhaka, according to  Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Vaccination of children in capital from Oct 30

The Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education is planning to start vaccinating schoolchildren, aged 12-17 years, in Dhaka city with Covid-19 vaccines from October 30.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

“Diabetes has no age limit - I had no idea about it”

“I never expected to get diabetes. I believe diabetes is linked to ageing and inactivity. I work out enough as a vegetable salesman.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

WHO’s revised Essential Medicines Lists highlight diabetes and cancer meds

World Health Organisation (WHO) recently updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children, including new cancer treatments and diabetes medicines.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

COVID-19 raises mental health concerns in most women

According to a systemic review, in 2020, cases of major depressive disorder and anxiety disorders increased by 28% and 26%.
16 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Russia records highest daily Covid deaths amid stalled vaccination programme

Russia reported a record 1,002 deaths from coronavirus on Saturday, the first time the daily number has passed the 1,000-mark since the start of the pandemic.
16 October 2021, 13:11 PM

1 more dengue patient dies, 183 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 183 were hospitalised in the 24 hours, till 8:00am today. Of them, 42 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021, 12:07 PM

6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate now below 2%

Six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
16 October 2021, 11:07 AM

Insomnia: What’s keeping you up?

In today’s world with so much day-to-day stress, insomnia presents itself as a quiet irritant -- keeping us awake at night, waking us up every time we close our eyes, and making us feel fatigued during the day.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue cases cross 21,000 mark

The number of dengue patients has crossed the 21,000 mark in the country yesterday.
15 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Dengue fever: Cases cross 21,000-mark, 106 hospitalised in a day

At least 106 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours preceding 8am today. of them 15 cases were from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 October 2021, 12:37 PM