Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive
9 April 2026, 03:33 AM
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10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138
8 April 2026, 19:39 PM
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Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended
8 April 2026, 19:31 PM
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Chickenpox overtakes measles as top health concern in Rohingya camps
8 April 2026, 18:24 PM
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Govt moves to introduce vaccination cards for animals
8 April 2026, 17:42 PM
Health
Suspected measles deaths at RMCH rise to 46 as three more die in 24 hours
8 April 2026, 15:43 PM
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Two more suspected measles deaths at RMCH push toll to 42
6 April 2026, 12:43 PM
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Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination drive from May 3: Health minister
5 April 2026, 13:59 PM
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Two more suspected measles deaths push RMCH toll to 40 this year
5 April 2026, 13:25 PM
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Emergency measles vaccination begins in 30 upazilas
5 April 2026, 12:26 PM
Health
Do women suffer more from migraines than men?
Research suggests that, in addition to some common causes of migraines, the result of fluctuating oestrogen levels can trigger migraines in women more often.
28 January 2019, 05:07 AM
Papaya leaf tea benefits
The papaya plant bears a versatile fruit that is eaten both ripe and unripe. Young papaya leaves are eaten like a vegetable in some cuisines, and papaya leaf tea has a variety of purported medicinal effects.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
High intake of dietary fibre and whole grains associated with reduced risk of NCDs
Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fibre a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses published in The Lancet.
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
School performance improves when adolescents sleep longer
Adolescents often do not receive the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended by the American Academy of Paediatrics due to both late
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Safe, healthy and fit in winter
It may be cold outside, but winter need not be the unhealthiest time of year for you and your family. Many people feel tired and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Ten threats to global health in 2019
The world is facing multiple health challenges. These range from outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles and
26 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Combination therapy treats leishmaniasis, HIV patients
Co-infection with visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been observed in at least 35 countries on four continents and requires special case management.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Polypharmacy: taking care of the elderly patients
Many people consume a cocktail of drugs targeted simultaneously at several ailments. But poly pharmacy, as this phenomenon is called, invariably has an adverse effect on their health and finances.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Ageing brain and menopause
Every woman naturally experiences menopause at around 45-55 years of age. Menstruation gradually slows down, eventually stops, and they are no longer able to become pregnant. These changes occur because the ovaries stop making eggs and cease the production of oestrogen and progesterone.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Estimated worldwide lifetime stroke risk is 25% and growing
Stroke places considerable burdens of long-term disability and premature mortality on individuals, families, and society. The Global
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Is thumb sucking a problem?
Recently I met Abid (not a real name) with his parents. He is an adorable boy of 4 years. His parents are concerned about his thumb sucking.
19 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Vitamin A plus campaign likely next week
A previously postponed vitamin A capsules distribution campaign is likely to be held next week, health ministry officials said.
18 January 2019, 18:00 PM
100-day programme to improve health care launched
The Health and Family Welfare Ministry will begin a strong anti-corruption campaign in the health sector to improve governance in the sector, says Health Minister Zahid Maleque.
16 January 2019, 07:46 AM
Health services scaled up to combat chicken pox in Cox’s Bazar
Responding to an outbreak of chicken pox in the Rohingya refugee camps, health sector partners led by the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization steps up surveillance and initiates measures to curtail further spread of the disease and prevent any complications.
15 January 2019, 07:06 AM
Having more than one chronic disease amplifies costs of diseases
Having two or more non-communicable diseases (multimorbidity) costs the country more than the sum of those individual diseases would cost, according to a new study published recently in PLOS Medicine by Tony Blakely from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and colleagues.
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Apollo organised a patient-forum for paediatric cardiology
Apollo Hospitals Dhaka recently organised a patient-forum for the paediatric cardiology department. Clinical and Interventional Paediatric Cardiologist Dr Tahera Nazrin delivered the keynote speech in the event.
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Saaol’s 10 successful years in heart treatment without operation
Saaol Heart Center, Bangladesh celebrated her 10th Birth Anniversary with a slogan of ‘Successful 10-years of Heart Treatment without
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Role of physiotherapy for military forces
Physiotherapy has a significant role for the military populations to maintain sound health and prevent injuries associated with physical
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
The prospect of health informatics in Bangladesh
Health informatics is the discipline at the intersection of healthcare, information science and computer science. It is one of the most
12 January 2019, 18:00 PM
Paris tops ranking of world's healthiest cities
Paris is named the world's healthiest city in a report that looks at everything from the number of spas and yoga studios in each city to vegan dining options and green spaces.
10 January 2019, 05:04 AM