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2 dengue patients die in 24hrs, death toll this year 5
Two dengue patients died while 51 were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 19, 2022).
19 July 2022, 12:56 PM
8 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.66%
Eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 July 2022, 12:06 PM
Daylong Covid-19 vaccination campaign across Bangladesh begins
The nationwide daylong Covid-19 vaccination campaign began this morning (July 19, 2022) to expedite inoculation and combat the outbreak of the deadly virus.
19 July 2022, 05:31 AM
Ghana confirms highly infectious Marburg virus outbreak
Ghana has officially confirmed two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, its health service said on Sunday, after two people who later died tested positive for the virus earlier this month.
18 July 2022, 18:46 PM
Covid vaccination: Special drive today to jab 75 lakh people
A special nationwide campaign to inoculate 75 lakh people with the second and booster doses of the Covid-19 vaccine will take place today, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said yesterday.
18 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Cox’s Bazar a new dengue hotspot
Cox’s Bazar has become a hotspot for spreading dengue after Dhaka. Two dengue patients died and 103 patients were hospitalised with dengue in the district this year so far.
18 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Monkeypox: India orders health screening of international travellers
After the second case of Monkeypox was reported, the Indian Health Ministry today (July 18, 2022) ordered strict enforcement of health screening of international travellers arriving in the country’s airports and ports.
18 July 2022, 14:49 PM
66 dengue patients hospitalised in 24 hours
At least 66 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00 am today (July 18), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 July 2022, 14:24 PM
India reports 2nd case of monkeypox
India today reported its second confirmed case of monkeypox when a 31-year-old man who came from Dubai last week was diagnosed with the infection, just three days after the first case came to the fore.
18 July 2022, 11:56 AM
7 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 9.77%
Seven people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
18 July 2022, 11:23 AM
Japan’s solution for overworked employees? “Nap Box” where people can sleep standing up
Two Japanese businesses are collaborating to create a “nap box” where people can sleep standing up in an effort to combat lengthy workdays and overwork.
18 July 2022, 11:13 AM
Nationwide campaign providing 2nd and booster doses of Covid vaccine tomorrow
A nationwide special campaign will be held tomorrow to inoculate 75 lakh people with the second and booster jabs of Covid-19 vaccines to combat the rising trend of infections, Health Minister Zahid Maleque announced today (July 18, 2022).
18 July 2022, 10:44 AM
Sore throat most common Covid-19 symptom now, according to British study
Sore throat is the most common symptom if someone has developed Covid-19, followed by headache and blocked nose, said a British study.
18 July 2022, 09:39 AM
Establishing vaccine plant highly complex but remarkable progress has been made
After going through an editorial published in The Daily Star on July 14, 2022 on vaccine plant, I feel an explanation of the latest status of the project is called for.
18 July 2022, 07:44 AM
4 more Covid-19 deaths recorded
Four people died from Covid-19 in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, the DGHS said in a press release.
17 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Phase I trial of Bangavax approved
The government today (July 17, 2022) approved phase I clinical trial of Bangavax, a homegrown coronavirus vaccine developed by Globe Biotech.
17 July 2022, 14:11 PM
2 dengue patients die, 53 hospitalised in 24 hours
Two dengue patients died while 53 dengue patients were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, till 8am today (July 17, 2022).
17 July 2022, 11:54 AM
4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, current positivity rate 11.12%
Four people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
17 July 2022, 10:46 AM
Five more die from Covid in a day
Five people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, taking the total fatalities from the virus in the country to 29,230.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM
Physiotherapy in critical care: A neglected part of ICU treatment
Bangladesh’s intensive care units (ICUs) care has improved over time. Medical advances have improved ICU survival. However, critical illness survivors have significant morbidities that require Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.
16 July 2022, 18:00 PM