Monday, 23 Dec, 2024

Health

India confirms first mpox case

A man who recently travelled from a country experiencing mpox transmission has tested positive for the disease, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said that a previously suspected case of Mpox (monkeypox) has been verified as a travel-related infection. Laboratory

Another dengue patient dies, 615 hospitalized in 24hrs

A dengue patient died and 615 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Sep 9).  During the period, 312 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, said a press

Another dengue patient dies, 463 hospitalized in 24hrs

A dengue patient died and 463 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Sep 8).     During the period, 193 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital,

3 more dengue patients die, 403 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 403 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till on Saturday (September 7) morning.  “During the period, 252 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 151 were admitted to different hospitals

US confirms first bird flu case without animal contact

A person in the state of Missouri has become the first in the United States to test positive for bird flu without a known exposure to infected animals, authorities said on Friday. The adult patient, who has underlying conditions, was admitted to hospital on August 22, received

3 more dengue patients die, 358 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 358 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Sep 5).     During the period, 165 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the

Hospitals resume full services 

Physicians resumed full medical services at all public and private hospitals across the country today (Sept 4) suspending their movement. Abdul Ahad, spokesperson for the protesting doctors, on Tuesday said, "As per our demands, the hospital administration has ensured the safety

Doctors withdraw agitation this evening 

Doctors this evening announced to withdraw ongoing agitation after holding a meeting with Health Secretary and student representatives.  Following the announcement patients of Dhaka medical and other hospitals will get full scale treatment from tomorrow (Wednesday). In a

Doctors resume services on a limited scale

Doctors protesting against attacks on colleagues would resume outdoor and indoor services across the country from Tuesday on a limited scale to press home their demands of security assurance and justice against the attackers. Emergency services would continue without interruptions.

Doctors’ strike cripples health services nationwide

The suffering of thousands of patients and their families intensified as a nationwide doctors’ strike paralyzed health services at both public and private hospitals. The strike, triggered by a series of attacks on medical personnel, left hospitals struggling to provide even basic

Doctors halt strike for 24hrs, limit services to emergency dept 

Doctors across the country on Sunday afternoon announced they were temporarily withdrawing their duty boycott movement against workplace attacks on colleagues at Dhaka Medical College the previous day. At 6pm Sunday, they announced they would be returning to their duties but would stop

UNICEF launches tenders for mpox vaccines

UNICEF said Saturday that it has launched an emergency tender for mpox vaccines to help countries hardest hit by the recent outbreak of the disease. "The emergency tender is designed to secure immediate access to available mpox vaccines as well as to expand production,"

Four more dengue patient dies, 346 hospitalized in 24hrs

Four dengue patients died and 346 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till on Saturday (August 31) morning.     “During the period, 200 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 146 were admitted to different

Floods: Fears of waterborne disease rise in Bangladesh

The authorities in Bangladesh are bracing themselves for the spread of waterborne diseases and racing to get drinking water to people after devastating floods last week that left at least 54 people dead and millions stranded. As the flood waters recede slowly, many people remain

Ozempic could delay ageing, researchers suggest

A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity could also slow down the process of ageing, researchers believe. Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic, "has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined," Prof Harlan Krumholz, from the Yale School of Medicine, said

Dengue: 153 hospitalized in 24hrs

At least 153 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 68 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while rest were admitted to different

Dengue: 269 hospitalized in 24hrs

At least 269 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 158 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while rest were admitted to different

Dengue: 105 hospitalized in 24hrs

At least 105 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 64 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while rest were admitted to different

One more dengue patient dies, 319 hospitalized in 24hrs

Hospitals in Bangladesh have recorded one dead and 319 new cases of dengue fever in the last 24 hours till Sunday (August 25) morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 127 dengue patients were hospitalised in

Dengue: 78 hospitalized in 24hrs

At least 78 new dengue patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the daily statement of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During the period, 48 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city while rest were admitted to different