Intensify dengue prevention efforts
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6 more die with measles-like symptoms
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6 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
13 October 2026
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9 die of dengue, 1,954 hospitalised in 24 hours
13 October 2026
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Govt to consult experts on dengue vaccine trials: State minister
13 October 2026
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Four more die of dengue, 2,167 hospitalised in 24 hours
12 October 2026
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Dengue death toll crosses 300 as 4 die, 2,193 hospitalised in 24 hours
11 October 2026
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Seven more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
11 October 2026
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Four more die of dengue, 1,631 hospitalised in 24 hours
10 October 2026
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Eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
10 October 2026
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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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dengue cases cross 21,000 mark
The number of dengue patients has crossed the 21,000 mark in the country yesterday.
15 October 2021
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
Covid-19: 9 deaths recorded in 24 hours, positivity rate now 2.09%
Nine people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
15 October 2021
Jab campaign goes to brave little ones
The health directorate inoculated 120 schoolchildren, aged 12-17, with Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine yesterday as part of the trial run prior to largescale campaign.
14 October 2021
183 more hospitalised with dengue
At least 183 patients were hospitalised with dengue in the last 24 hours till 8am yesterday, of which 162 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 October 2021
Covid-linked deaths fall to seven
Seven people died with coronavirus and 466 got infected in 24 hours till yesterday morning, read a press release of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 October 2021
FDA debates lower-dose of Moderna shots for booster
U.S. health advisers are debating if millions of Americans who received Moderna vaccinations should get a booster shot -- this time, using half the original dose.
14 October 2021
183 patients diagnosed with dengue in a single day
At least 183 patients were hospitalised with dengue fever in the 24 hours preceding 8:00 am today of whom 162 are from outside Dhaka, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 October 2021