The dialysis unit at the 250-bed Moulvibazar General Hospital is on the verge of a complete shutdown due to a severe funding crisis.

445 hospitalised

Although physiotherapy is a vital part of health services worldwide, it has not been given due importance in Bangladesh’s health system, depriving many patients, said experts and professionals yesterday.

With the latest data, the total number of deaths and cases rose to 122 and 31,476 respectively

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Greater private sector involvement and increased budget allocation are essential to improve healthcare in Bangladesh, said speakers at a programme yesterday.

Urban health -- particularly for low-income communities -- remains one of the most neglected, least prioritised, and underfunded areas of Bangladesh’s healthcare system, said speakers at a conference yesterday.

Your nails can be an indicator of your overall health, constantly renewing with the help of nutrients. While many nail-strengthening supplements are marketed, there s insufficient research to back their claims.

Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes, remains a lifelong struggle for many children worldwide.

Grief is often thought of as an emotional experience, but its reach goes far deeper—affecting physical health in surprising ways. When someone faces a major loss, the stress can disrupt nearly every system in the body.

The World Heart Federation (WHF) has launched Don’t Miss a Beat, a global campaign marking the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day. The initiative highlights the growing toll of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which causes 20.5 million deaths annually, more than one-third of global mortality.

2,500 vials of costly Alteplase arrive following collaboration with global health organisation

In the first phase, 300 medical devices in 114 government hospitals across the country will be brought under the "Medical Equipment Maintenance Information and Monitoring System"

In a bid to reduce people’s out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, the government is going to prepare a list of essential diagnostic tests and fix their prices.

At least four dengue patients died, and 247 others were hospitalised across the country in 24 hours till yesterday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Despite being more than a century old, the main building of Barishal General Hospital has remained incomplete for four years, forcing patients to receive treatment in cramped tin-shed rooms.

A joint report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) exposed the growing dangers of extreme heat on workers’ health and productivity worldwide.

Emerging evidence has long suggested that regular physical activity may positively impact cancer recovery, but definitive clinical proof has been limited. A large phase 3 randomised trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine now provides strong evidence that structured exercise can significantly improve outcomes for colon cancer patients.

Life today is full of stress, anger, work pressure, and career demands. We all face these challenges, and that is why it is so important that we learn how to take care of our mental health. Simple daily habits can really help calm our minds and improve how we feel overall.

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