Millions of women around the world could have more contraceptive choices following updated guidance from the World Health Organisation (WHO) on safe and effective family planning.

People living with type 2 diabetes may face a higher risk of developing cancer, and that gap appears to have widened over the past 25 years, according to a large Danish study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes meeting.

One of the most dangerous misconceptions about dengue is that once the fever disappears, the patient recovers.

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain yesterday blamed a four-year delay and negligence in the measles vaccination programme during the tenure of the ousted Awami League government and the interim government for the recent deaths of children.

When several-month pregnant Raisa Begum fell ill and was admitted to Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH), she had to spend days in a cramped corner beside the staircase outside the maternal care and labour ward because no bed was available.

At least eight dengue patients died, and 1,432 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Death toll rises to 219 as dengue cases reach 71,536

DGHS reports 980 new suspected measles and 84 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

At least two dengue patients died, and 955 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Death toll rises to 211

DGHS classifies all three latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths, with 1,201 more suspected infections reported nationwide

At least 53 received treatment in Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Gaibandha after showing anthrax symptoms in one month

DGHS reports 1,183 new suspected cases in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 209

Health minister says 5,000 doctors to be recruited through special BCS exams

Confirmed measles deaths remain at 101, according to the DGHS

Hospitals admitted 1,868 patients in 24 hours

When Josna Begum’s liver condition worsened, her family began considering treatment abroad.

Three-month-old Hosna, admitted with pneumonia to Kulaura Upazila Health Complex in Moulvibazar, needs nebuliser treatment several times a day to ease her breathing. However, frequent power outages at the hospital mean she often does not receive the treatment timely.

DGHS reports 1,257 new suspected measles and 92 new confirmed cases in 24 hours