Health officials are raising concerns after a major increase in diphtheria cases across the European Union (EU). Between 2016 and 2021, the EU reported an average of just 27 cases per year. But in 2022, that number suddenly jumped to 362 cases, prompting detailed investigations.

Every step you take might just be a step away from disease, decline, or even death.

Each year, more than 300,000 people worldwide lose their lives to drowning—over 80,000 of them in the World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region alone.

Currently, 1,308 patients are receiving treatment, including 921 from outside Dhaka

At least four dengue patients died and 319 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till yesterday morning.

This is the third coronavirus-related death in the division this year

With 444 new dengue cases reported in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning, the total number of cases this year rose to 18,000. Meanwhile, three more deaths were recorded, bringing the total number of dengue-related deaths to 65.

All three deaths were in areas under Dhaka South City Corporation

The management board of Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute has cancelled the appointment of 65 doctors who were recruited on an ad-hoc basis without any official circular.

The newly introduced shift will operate from 2:30pm to 6:00pm

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 62 this year.

For generations, we have inherited health advice packaged as universal truth—some passed down by elders, others stemming from outdated science or popular culture. Phrases like “Avoid salt completely,” “Never skip meals,” or “Eight hours of sleep is enough—no matter when,” are repeated so often that they sound unchallengeable.

Colorectal cancer is emerging as a significant health threat in Bangladesh. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around 156,775 people in the country are diagnosed with cancer each year, with approximately 108,990 succumbing to the disease.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves loss of insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells. In the lab, researchers can coax embryonic stem cells to develop into functional islet cells. If these islet cells can be transplanted successfully and safely into people, it would represent a breakthrough for diabetes treatment.

In 2024, 89% of infants globally – about 115 million – received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP)-containing vaccine, and 85% – roughly 109 million – completed all three doses, according to new national immunization coverage data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) released new guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) twice a year as an additional pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention, in a landmark policy action that could help reshape the global HIV response.

Currently, 1,213 dengue patients are receiving treatment at hospitals

Probe committee formed

Currently, 1,210 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at various hospitals

At least two dengue patients died while 330 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.