Measles deaths rise to 30 as DGHS reports two more fatalities
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Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
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Thailand’s MedPark Hospital offers next-generation medical care for Bangladeshi patients
13 April 2026, 02:18 AM
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BMU VC calls for study on measles booster doses
12 April 2026, 23:38 PM
Health
Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities
12 April 2026, 13:45 PM
Disease
Tk 506cr new unit remains idle for lack of manpower at Neurosciences Hospital
12 April 2026, 03:48 AM
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Update / Measles shot drive begins today in Dhaka, Barisal, Mymensingh cities
11 April 2026, 21:53 PM
Vaccine
Measles Vaccination: Govt fast-tracks nationwide drive
9 April 2026, 03:33 AM
Disease
10 more suspected measles deaths reported, toll rises to 138
8 April 2026, 19:39 PM
Health
Scuffle between DU students, doctors at DMCH; emergency services suspended
8 April 2026, 19:31 PM
Health
Imperatives for ensuring immunisation: a CSO perspective
The important role played by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in supporting routine immunisation services, creating demand for
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Deprivation in early childhood can affect mental health
Experiencing severe deprivation and neglect in childhood can have a lasting psychological impact into early adulthood, according to a
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
SMO services launched in Dhaka
GD Assist Limited, a subsidiary of Green Delta Insurance launched Second Medical Opinion (SMO) Services in association with Assist
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
EMI pay service introduced at the United Hospital
United Hospital Ltd. signed an agreement with Southeast Bank Ltd. recently which facilitates the credit cardholders of Southeast Bank
25 February 2017, 18:00 PM
10 common foods to fight hypertension
You can fight hypertension easily by certain dietary practices. Take a look at some simple foods that can keep a shooting blood pressure at bay.
23 February 2017, 16:00 PM
Football: Smog may force U-17 football World Cup out of Delhi
FIFA could pull Under-17 World Cup matches out of New Delhi because of concerns over air quality in the world's most polluted capital city, the tournament director said.
22 February 2017, 09:06 AM
Seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’
AFC Health Fortis Escorts Heart Institute Khulna and Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA) Khulna jointly organised a scientific seminar on ‘Recent Advances in Cardiac Surgery’ in Khulna Club recently.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Improving health and nutritional status of the urban extreme poor
Concern Worldwide signed a partnership grant contract with its consortium partner BRAC for implementation of a project “Improving Health and Nutrition status of Urban Extreme Poor in Bangladesh through sustainable health service provision” recently, says a press release.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Blood donors honoured by Quantum Foundation
Quantum Foundation honoured the voluntary blood donors by awarding them in a formal ceremony held recently in the National Press Club auditorium, says a press release.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Increased risk of poor outcomes for babies born to mothers with GDM
A new research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, when compared to non-diabetic mothers, according to The Lancet.
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Workshops on USG at DMCH
Some Bangladeshi American second generation physicians are following the footsteps of their predecessor in supporting health care
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Health Services Act needed to ensure quality of care
With the remarkable success of achieving the targets of Millennium Development Goals and government commitments to attain the targets of Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, there are efforts to improve the quality of services with the expansion of coverage
18 February 2017, 18:00 PM
ADHD a 'brain disorder', not just bad behaviour: study
People with ADHD have slightly smaller brains than those without the condition, according to a study which insists it is a physical disorder and not just bad behaviour.
16 February 2017, 06:40 AM
Brain damage in former players fuels football 'heading' fears
Scientists have found signs of brain damage that could cause dementia in a handful of former soccer players, fuelling worries about the danger of frequent knocks from heading the ball or colliding with others on the field.
15 February 2017, 05:11 AM
Diseases on WHO's priority 2017 list
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites or fungi; the diseases can be spread,
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Health hazards in beauty parlour
Ability of nice self-representation in our busy life is one kind of efficiency for which our self-confidence develops accordingly and its
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
RAHETID: a hospital for education and training
When there is much to worry about the country’s health sector, surgeon and cancer specialist Prof Raqibul Anwar took the onus on
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy tied to reduced asthma risk in offspring
Maternal use of omega-3 fatty acid supplements during pregnancy could lower the risk for asthma in offspring, a New England Journal of
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
Health benefits of sweet potatoes
Not only are sweet potatoes readily available, inexpensive and delicious, they have many other benefits for your health. Find some of them below.
11 February 2017, 18:00 PM
What the problem of addiction says about our life, society?
We blame the addicts for their addiction. But have you ever considered exactly what leads people to be addicted to meaningless and destructive drugs like cigarettes or activities like gambling?
10 February 2017, 05:45 AM