Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
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Dengue cases surpass last year’s figure for the same period
22 August 2026
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2 more die of measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 930
22 August 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 928
21 August 2026
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Three more die with measles-like symptoms
20 August 2026
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One dengue patient dies, 750 hospitalised in 24 hours
20 August 2026
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Dengue claims 2 more lives; 671 hospitalised in 24 hours
19 August 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 918
18 August 2026
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3 more die of dengue, 753 hospitalised nationwide in 24 hours
18 August 2026
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6 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours, combined toll rises to 908
16 August 2026
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Portugal, Spain surpass 250 monkeypox cases
Total confirmed cases of monkeypox across Portugal and Spain have surpassed 250, health authorities reported on Wednesday, as the Iberian Peninsula remains the main hot spot of the recent outbreak.
1 June 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.63%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
1 June 2022
Shanghai lifts lockdown after 2 months, issues "thank you" letter to residents
Shanghai sprung back to life on Wednesday after two months of bitter isolation under a ruthless COVID-19 lockdown, with people driving cars again or cramming into trains and buses to go back to work, hoping to never go through a similar ordeal again.
1 June 2022
Covid booster dose campaign starts on June 4
A week-long special campaign for administering Covid-19 booster jabs will start countrywide on June 4, said the Directorate General of Health Services.
1 June 2022
China's cabinet announces measures to revive Covid-ravaged economy
As China's yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country's trading partners, a notable absence of concern and intervention by the authorities is unnerving investors.
31 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.61%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 May 2022
Bangladesh No. 1 recipient of Covid vaccines from Unicef under Covax
Unicef delivered over 190 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh through Covax in one year.
31 May 2022
Weeklong Covid booster dose campaign from June 4
A nationwide special campaign to administer booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines to eligible people will start from Saturday (June 4-10, 2022).
31 May 2022
Monkeypox outbreak won't lead to another pandemic: WHO
The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a pandemic, an official said on Monday, adding it remains unclear if infected people who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the disease.
30 May 2022
1 Covid-19 death, 34 new cases in 24 hours
At least 34 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 May 2022
Monkey pox poses ‘moderate risk’ for global public health: WHO
The World Health Organization said on Sunday that monkey pox constitutes a "moderate risk" to overall public health at global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found.
30 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 May 2022
While the fetal clock develops, mom’s behaviour tells the time
During foetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes respond to rhythmic behaviour in the mother.
28 May 2022
What you need to know about monkeypox
According to the BBC, over 80 cases of monkeypox have been verified in at least 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Sweden recently. The situation is evolving and the World Health Organisation (WHO) expects there will be more cases of monkeypox identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries. Immediate actions focus on informing those who may be most at risk for monkeypox infection with accurate information, in order to stop further spread.
28 May 2022
Ireland confirms its first monkeypox case
Ireland has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, the country's health agency said on Saturday.
28 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.83%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 May 2022
Countries should take immediate steps to contain Monkeypox: WHO
Countries should take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox and share data about their vaccine stockpiles, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday.
27 May 2022
Monkeypox cases could be ‘peak of iceberg’: WHO
The World Health Organization yesterday cautioned that some 200 monkeypox cases found in recent weeks outside of countries where the virus usually circulates could be just the beginning.
27 May 2022
No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.59%
No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 May 2022
‘Detection the only option’
“When my son was born, we were overwhelmed with joy. Unfortunately, the joy was short-lived,” said, Md Abidur Rahman, father of Abrar Sadaf, who was diagnosed with Thalassemia soon after he was born.
26 May 2022