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Health

Dengue: Zero death, 18 hospitalised in 24 hours

At least 18 dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 19), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, five dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 13 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said the DGHS

Bangladesh reports 22 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 22 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 19) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period. Besides,

Minister Samanta Lal stresses health services at marginal level

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has stressed the need for improved health services at the marginal level to reduce pressure on the city hospitals. He said, “The main goal is to improve health services at the marginal level. If health services can be improved at the marginal

UNICEF representative at Davos urges private sector to adopt child-centered approach

Carla Haddad Mardini, director of UNICEF’s private fundraising and partnerships division, has highlighted the importance of integrating “a child-sensitive lens” in all aspects of the private sector’s work. In an interview with Arab News at the World Economic

Dengue: One dies, 29 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 29 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 18), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, nine dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 20 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said

Coronavirus new variant detected, 5 positive in Bangladesh

Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control And Research (IEDCR) in Bangladesh detected 5 people with Coronavirus new variant JN. 1. According to IEDCR, the virus has been found after carrying out genome sequencing among five Covid-19 patients. The patients are from the capital and

Bangladesh reports 18 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 18 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 18) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period. Besides,

China's population drops for 2nd year, raises growth concerns

China's population fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, as a record low birth rate and a wave of COVID-19 deaths when strict lockdowns ended accelerated a downturn that will have profound long-term effects on the economy's growth potential. The National Bureau of

Dengue: Two die, 23 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more dengue patients died while 23 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 17), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, three dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 20 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital,

Bangladesh reports 20 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 20 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 17) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period. Besides,

Dengue: One dies, 30 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 30 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 16), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 11 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 19 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said

Bangladesh reports 16 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 16 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 16) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period. Besides,

Unlicensed hospitals, clinics to be closed: Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has said all hospitals and clinics, that do not have a license, will be closed.  The minister made the statement while briefing the journalists at the Secretariat in the capital on Tuesday morning. He said, “Temporary action has been

Malaria-free Cape Verde a 'beacon of hope'

The news that Cape Verde is malaria-free was received with great joy. Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva said the "historic moment" called for celebration — and not just because of the positive impact on the health of the population. "In a country where tourism

Bangladesh reports 36 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked 36 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 15) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the period. Besides,

Dengue: Two die, 38 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more dengue patients died while 38 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 14), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 14 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 24 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said

Bangladesh reports one Covid death, 21 cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh reported Covid-19-linked one dead and fresh 21cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 14) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,479 as no death was reported during the

Corruption in health sector won’t be spared: Health Minister

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has said no corruption will be tolerated in the health sector.  He said, “The policy of 'zero tolerance' will be followed to curb corruption in the health ministry.” The newly appointed Health Minister came up with the

Bangladesh reports 36 more Covid-19 cases in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported 36 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours till today (January 13) morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The country’s total fatalities remained unchanged at 29,478 as no death was reported during the period. Besides, the

Dengue: One dies, 25 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more dengue patient died while 25 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8 am today (January 13), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 11 dengue patients were admitted in Dhaka while 14 dengue patients were admitted outside the capital, said