Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

Health

Bangladesh marks World AIDS Day amid rising HIV cases

World AIDS Day is being observed today (December 1), with this year’s theme, "If Rights Are Ensured, HIV/AIDS Will Go Away," highlighting the vital role of ensuring human rights in the fight against HIV/AIDS. According to data from the AIDS Control Program of the

Dengue update: 3 die, 354 hospitalised in 24 hours

Three dengue patients died and 354 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 176 Dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 178 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Dengue update: 7 die, 837 hospitalised in 24 hours

Seven dengue patients died and 837 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 286 Dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 551 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Dengue update: 4 die, 888 hospitalised in 24 hours

Four dengue patients died and 888 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 293 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 595 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Zika virus cases detected in Dhaka 

New cases of Zika virus infection have been detected in Dhaka this time as eight patients were infected with the virus over the past three months. According to the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control, and Research (IEDCR), the affected individuals are residents of Dhanmondi,

Dengue update: 10 die, 990 hospitalised in 24 hours

Ten dengue patients died and 990 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 326 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 664 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Dengue update: 2 die, 934 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two dengue patients died and 934 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 314 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 620 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Dengue claims 11 lives in 24 hours

Eleven dengue patients died and 1,079 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 315 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 764 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

What is methanol and how does it affect the body?

Travellers are being warned of the dangers of methanol poisoning after six tourists to Laos have died. Methanol is an industrial chemical found in antifreeze and windshield washer fluid. It's not meant for human consumption and is highly toxic. Drinking even small amounts can

Dengue claims 10 more lives

At least ten dengue patients died in the last 24 hours while 886 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till Saturday (Nov 23) morning. With this, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh rose to 448, said the Directorate General of Health

9 dengue patients die, 1,214 hospitalized in 24hrs

Nine dengue patients died and 1,214 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 336 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 878 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

5 dengue patients die, 1,034 hospitalized in 24hrs

Five dengue patients died and 1,034 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 347 engue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 687 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

One dengue patient dies, 1,052 hospitalized in 24hrs

One dengue patient died and 1,052 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 393 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 659 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

6 dengue patients die, 1,038 hospitalized in 24hrs

Six dengue patients died and 1,038 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 359 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 679 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

8 dengue patients die, 1,389 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 1,389 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 355 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 1,034 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according

US reports first case of emerging mpox strain

California has reported the first US case of mpox - formerly known as monkeypox - that is part of a new outbreak. The state's department of health, the CDPH, said the new case was from the Clade I strain - different from the Clade II strain that has been in circulation in the US

8 die of dengue in a day

The casualty from dengue keeps rising as a total of eight people died and 994 new cases were reported from different parts of the country in the last 24 hours till Saturday (November 16) morning. Of the deaths, five were reported in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), two in the

3 dengue patients die, 474 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 474 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 207 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 267 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

5 dengue patients die, 1,107 hospitalized in 24hrs

Five dengue patients died and 1,107 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 390 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 717 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Orbis flying eye hospital arrives in Bangladesh for training program

The world’s only fully-accredited air-based ophthalmic teaching and surgical hospital, the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, has arrived in Bangladesh for the 11th time to conduct a specialized training program in ophthalmology. The MD-10 aircraft carrying the hospital landed at