China's cabinet announces measures to revive Covid-ravaged economy

As China's yuan climbs rapidly to its strongest levels in six years against the currencies of the country's trading partners, a notable absence of concern and intervention by the authorities is unnerving investors.
31 May 2022, 11:08 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.61%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
31 May 2022, 10:38 AM

Bangladesh No. 1 recipient of Covid vaccines from Unicef under Covax

Unicef delivered over 190 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh through Covax in one year.
31 May 2022, 06:31 AM

Weeklong Covid booster dose campaign from June 4

A nationwide special campaign to administer booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines to eligible people will start from Saturday (June 4-10, 2022).
31 May 2022, 05:48 AM

Monkeypox outbreak won't lead to another pandemic: WHO

The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a pandemic, an official said on Monday, adding it remains unclear if infected people who are not displaying symptoms can transmit the disease.
30 May 2022, 16:18 PM

1 Covid-19 death, 34 new cases in 24 hours

At least 34 new infections were recorded and one person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
30 May 2022, 11:58 AM

Monkey pox poses ‘moderate risk’ for global public health: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Sunday that monkey pox constitutes a "moderate risk" to overall public health at global level after cases were reported in countries where the disease is not typically found.
30 May 2022, 03:20 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
29 May 2022, 11:14 AM

While the fetal clock develops, mom’s behaviour tells the time

During foetal development, before the biological clock starts ticking on its own, genes respond to rhythmic behaviour in the mother.
28 May 2022, 18:00 PM

What you need to know about monkeypox

According to the BBC, over 80 cases of monkeypox have been verified in at least 12 countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy, and Sweden recently. The situation is evolving and the World Health Organisation (WHO) expects there will be more cases of monkeypox identified as surveillance expands in non-endemic countries. Immediate actions focus on informing those who may be most at risk for monkeypox infection with accurate information, in order to stop further spread.
28 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Ireland confirms its first monkeypox case

Ireland has confirmed its first case of monkeypox, the country's health agency said on Saturday.
28 May 2022, 14:55 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.83%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 May 2022, 14:13 PM

Countries should take immediate steps to contain Monkeypox: WHO

Countries should take quick steps to contain the spread of monkeypox and share data about their vaccine stockpiles, a senior World Health Organization official said on Friday.
27 May 2022, 18:51 PM

Monkeypox cases could be ‘peak of iceberg’: WHO

The World Health Organization yesterday cautioned that some 200 monkeypox cases found in recent weeks outside of countries where the virus usually circulates could be just the beginning.
27 May 2022, 18:00 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.59%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
27 May 2022, 10:59 AM

‘Detection the only option’

“When my son was born, we were overwhelmed with joy. Unfortunately, the joy was short-lived,” said, Md Abidur Rahman, father of Abrar Sadaf, who was diagnosed with Thalassemia soon after he was born.
26 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Can monkeypox become a pandemic?

Monkeypox has emerged as a new concern in a world ravaged by Covid-19 pandemic. Despite the fact that no deaths have been reported, monkeypox cases have been detected in 12 countries across Europe, North America, and Australia.
26 May 2022, 15:00 PM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.65%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
26 May 2022, 11:36 AM

Over 200 monkeypox cases worldwide, EU disease agency says

The number of confirmed cases of monkeypox worldwide has reached 219 outside of countries where it is endemic, according to an update released by the European Union’s disease agency.
26 May 2022, 07:20 AM

No Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.65%

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
25 May 2022, 11:28 AM