7 children die with measles-like symptoms, death toll rises to 950
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5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 943
25 August 2026
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3 more die of dengue, 907 hospitalised in 24 hours
25 August 2026
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Probe committee formed over Habiganj journalist Rafiq’s death
25 August 2026
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1 in 5 people over 40 face cardiovascular risk in 2 coastal upazilas: Study
24 August 2026
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Pabna clinic OT closed after 12 post-surgery patients test positive for TB
24 August 2026
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3 more die of dengue, 994 hospitalised in 24 hours
24 August 2026
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3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 933
23 August 2026
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Dengue kills 5 more, 839 hospitalised in 24 hours
23 August 2026
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Step carefully: Protecting your feet from diabetes
23 August 2026
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Health
Record-breaking 83 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours; 7,201 infected
Eighty-three people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 April 2021
India overtakes Brazil as world’s second worst-hit country by Covid-19
India reported a record 168,912 Covid-19 infections overnight, overtaking Brazil to become the second-most affected country globally by the coronavirus.
12 April 2021
Covid-19: India bans export of Remdesivir injection, API
India today prohibited the export of Remdesivir injection, which is used to treat Covid patients, and also Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), amidst a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
11 April 2021
78, number of Covid-19 deaths in a day highest till now; 5,819 infected
Seventy-eight people have died from Covid-19 during 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 April 2021
South African Covid-19 variant can ‘break through’ Pfizer vaccine: study
The coronavirus variant discovered in South Africa can “break through” Pfizer/BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine to some extent, a real-world data study found.
11 April 2021
United Hospital conducted the first chronomodulated chemotherapy
A patient with advanced colon cancer has successfully completed a chronomodulated chemotherapy, and has been discharged with an uneventful
10 April 2021
Controlling the COVID-19 pandemic effectively
To tackle the ongoing second wave of COVID-19 in Bangladesh, a week-long lockdown had been announced with the possibility of extension
10 April 2021
Recommendation for the gap between two doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Bangladesh Health Watch is a civil society body. It is composed of individuals with illustrious backgrounds in public health.One of its technical
10 April 2021
Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone
In recent years, countries in the Western Pacific have experienced rapid economic growth, migration and urbanisation. This created opportunities for
10 April 2021
CDC updates travel guidance for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need to get tested before or after travel within the United States — unless their travel
10 April 2021
DoE director general dies with Covid-19
AKM Rafique Ahmed, director general of the Directorate of Environment (DoE), died with Covid-19 while undergoing treatment at Central Police Hospital in Dhaka.
10 April 2021
DNCC to launch Covid-19 telemedicine services at 5 maternity centres from Friday
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) will launch Covid-19 telemedicine services from tomorrow (Friday) at its five maternity centres to provide 24/7 medical services and coronavirus-related information.
8 April 2021
Italy, Britain suggest age limits for AstraZeneca vaccine but still recommend it
Italy recommended that AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 shot only be used on those over 60 and Britain that people under 30 should get an alternative, due to possible links between the vaccine and very rare cases of blood clots.
8 April 2021
United Hospital observes World Health Day
On 7 April, World Health Day is celebrated around the world. This year the theme is ‘Building a Fairer, Healthier World’ by World Health Organization (WHO).
7 April 2021
Singapore to accept Covid-19 digital travel pass from next month
Singapore will next month accept visitors who use a mobile travel pass containing digital certificates for Covid-19 tests and vaccines, its aviation regulator said on Monday, becoming one of the first countries to adopt the initiative.
6 April 2021
How does living with children affect adults’ risk for COVID-19 and its outcomes?
During the second wave in England, SARS-CoV-2 infection and related hospital admission (but not ICU admission or death) were slightly elevated among younger adults who lived with children.
3 April 2021
Mistakes even healthy people make
There are some mistakes that even the most health concerned people can also commit without knowing. Let us have a look at some of these and try to avoid as much as possible.
3 April 2021
Miscarriage tied to increased mortality
Miscarriage is associated with increased premature mortality in mothers, suggests an observational study in The BMJ.
3 April 2021
How mental resilience can help through the pandemic
Resilience is the ability to stay strong during hard times. How are you doing this year? Looking back, what was the most difficult part?
3 April 2021
Is a lockdown inevitable in Bangladesh?
The new infectious variants of COVID-19 are menacing all around the world forcing many countries to impose lockdown-type measures.
3 April 2021