Vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is a global health issue. This causes neurodevelopmental and immune system problems for the child. Maternal vitamin D deficiency causes long-term damage. Therefore, pregnant women must avoid vitamin D deficiency.

The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report, 2022 edition, provides updates on the global food security and nutrition situation, including the most recent estimates of the cost and affordability of a healthy diet. The paper also considers how governments may repurpose their present agricultural support to lower the cost of healthy meals, keeping in mind the limited public resources available in many regions of the world.

China yesterday reported its highest number of coronavirus cases since May, with millions in lockdown this weekend as authorities persist with their zero-Covid policy.

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.

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.

The largest sustained decline in childhood vaccinations in approximately 30 years has been recorded in official data published today (July 16, 2022) by World Health Organisation and Unicef.

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today (July 16, 2022) opened a control room to provide free dengue tests and advice regarding the disease to its residents.

A nationwide daylong Covid-19 booster dose campaign will be observed on July 19 (Tuesday) to expedite the vaccination programme to combat the outbreak of the deadly coronavirus.

Five people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 60 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8am today (July 16, 2022), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

India yesterday (July 15, 2022) urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to allow it to export food grains from its public stockholding to countries facing food crisis.

The wholesale and retail prices of vegetables and fish have shot up in Khulna right after Eid celebrations, due to inadequate supply -- creating a burden for those belonging to the lower-income group.

At least 31 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (July 15), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Two people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

At least 51 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

The health directorate reported six Covid-related deaths in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday. 

India's first case of confirmed Monkeypox disease has been reported from the southern state of Kerala, state Health Minister Veena George said today.

At least 51 dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am today (July 14), according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Six people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

During summer, mangoes take over every household in Bangladesh. Sometimes in the form of snacks, sometimes in the form of substitute for a meal, and sometimes just because…why not? But ever wonder how the mangoes come to your table from the field? We are about to take a look into that journey that a mango has to go through to reach your table.