Dengue fever: 3 die, 760 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least three dengue patients died while 760 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this (November 14, 2022) morning.
14 November 2022, 12:16 PM

2 Covid-19 deaths in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.92%

Two persons died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
14 November 2022, 10:45 AM

Bangladeshi researchers on cusp of diabetes prevention

Bangladeshi researchers have come up with a test to identify people likely to develop type-2 diabetes in the future, bringing the possibility of prevention closer to reality.
14 November 2022, 08:06 AM

1 in 10 people now living with diabetes

One in every 10 persons now lives with diabetes, International Diabetes Federation said on the occasion of World Diabetes Day today.
14 November 2022, 03:45 AM

Dengue deaths now 202

The deaths from dengue this year crossed 200 yesterday, the highest figure in a single year since the outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease in the country.
13 November 2022, 18:00 PM

People aged 20-40, especially women, mostly affected by dengue: Maleque

Health Minister Zahid Maleque today (November 13, 2022) said those aged between 20 and 40, especially women, are most affected by dengue.
13 November 2022, 16:44 PM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 0.85%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8 am today (November 13, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
13 November 2022, 11:02 AM

Dengue deaths cross 200-mark

At least three dengue patients died while 859 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till this (November 13, 2022) morning.
13 November 2022, 10:49 AM

Dengue fever: 6 die, 918 hospitalised in 24hrs

At least six dengue patients died while 918 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the 24 hours till this (November 12, 2022) morning.
12 November 2022, 13:41 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.20%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (November 12, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
12 November 2022, 12:39 PM

Repeat Covid riskier than first infection: Study

The risk of death, hospitalization and serious health issues from Covid-19 jumps significantly with reinfection compared with a first bout with the virus, regardless of vaccination status, a study published on Thursday suggests.
12 November 2022, 01:44 AM

No Covid-19 death for fifth straight day

No death from Covid-19 was reported yesterday for the fifth straight day.
11 November 2022, 18:00 PM

One dengue patient dies, 266 hospitalised in 24 hours

One dengue patient died while 266 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till this (November 11, 2022) morning.
11 November 2022, 15:45 PM

No Covid-19 death in 24hrs, positivity rate 1.97%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today (November 11, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
11 November 2022, 15:44 PM

Could vaccines turn the tide in the fight against dengue?

The government’s fight against the scourge of ever-increasing dengue infections has proven to be futile.
11 November 2022, 03:37 AM

'Death every day' amid fear, fortitude in Uganda's Ebola epicentre

As Ugandan farmer Bonaventura Senyonga prepares to bury his grandson, age-old traditions are forgotten and fear hangs in the air while a government medical team prepares the body for the funeral -- the latest victim of Ebola in the East African nation.
10 November 2022, 19:12 PM

5 more die of dengue

At least five dengue patients died and 888 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday.
10 November 2022, 18:00 PM

Dengue cases cross 46,000 mark; 5 deaths reported in 24hrs

At least five dengue patients died while 888 others were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till this morning (November 10, 2022).
10 November 2022, 12:19 PM

No Covid-19 death, 69 cases recorded in 24hrs

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today (November 10, 2022), said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
10 November 2022, 11:40 AM

No let-up in dengue deaths

At least five dengue patients died while 796 were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
9 November 2022, 18:00 PM