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Global health milestone: single-dose pill for sleeping sickness gains EU support
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Empty clinics, ailing villages: Bangladesh’s quiet rural health crisis
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Global partners launch $54m effort to boost maternal nutrition in Africa
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Bangladesh’s CHRF wins prestigious Wellcome grant to study severe viral pneumonia in children
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The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
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Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
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Prices of meat jump before Eid
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Price of essentials
4 years on, hospital not fully operational
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Bangladesh introduces national protocol to detect, treat kidney disease early
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Health
Most dists lack Covid testing facilities
Most districts still lack access to Covid-19 testing facilities, despite government efforts to expand them amid rising cases and deaths.
17 June 2025, 18:16 PM
Dengue: 244 patients hospitalised in a day
With these new cases, the total number of dengue infections this year has risen to 6,466
17 June 2025, 11:39 AM
Dengue, covid: Health guidelines issued for HSC exams
Amid a surge in Covid-19 and dengue cases across the country, the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee yesterday issued emergency health guidelines ahead of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations.
16 June 2025, 19:58 PM
One die of Covid, 25 new cases in 24 hrs
The lone diseased is a female patient from Dhaka Division
16 June 2025, 14:14 PM
Covid-19 testing resumes at govt hospitals in Ctg
However, mass testing is yet to start
16 June 2025, 14:07 PM
Health ministry urges LGRD to step up anti-mosquito drives amid dengue surge
It also recommended launching awareness campaigns
16 June 2025, 13:09 PM
Covid-19: One death, 26 cases recorded in 24 hours
The diseased is a male from the Dhaka division
15 June 2025, 12:50 PM
DSHE urges schools, colleges to launch anti-covid, dengue awareness drives
The authority also instructed to engage both teachers and students in the campaigns
15 June 2025, 12:18 PM
Daily rituals for a stronger immunity
In an era when health crises can arise unexpectedly, building and maintaining a strong immune system has become more than just a wellness trend—it is a necessary lifestyle.
14 June 2025, 18:59 PM
Bangladesh steps forward in advanced healthcare with stem cell therapy
Health is one of the most important aspects of life, influencing our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
14 June 2025, 18:59 PM
Choosing the right sunscreen: what you need to know
As summer approaches, protecting yourself from the sun remains crucial. Recent studies have raised concerns about the safety and effectiveness of certain sunscreens, but understanding how sunscreen works and choosing the right one is key to staying safe.
14 June 2025, 18:58 PM
Childhood cancer: Together for hope – bridging gaps, saving lives
Dr Abdullahel Amaan.Dr Khainoor Zahan.Cancer is a leading cause of death for children and adolescents. Each year, an estimated 400,000 children (aged 0–19 years) develop cancer globally. Unlike cancer in adults, most childhood cancers do not have a known cause. However, some chronic
14 June 2025, 18:58 PM
Rising COVID-19 cases essential steps to protect yourself and others
As COVID-19 cases are once again on the rise in many parts of the world, it is crucial for individuals and communities to take proactive measures to slow the spread of the virus. The pandemic is not over, and with new variants emerging, the risk of infection remains significant.
14 June 2025, 18:57 PM
Dense breasts and mammograms: what comes next?
Getting your yearly mammogram is a great step for your health. But there is one more important thing to check—do you have dense breast tissue? More than 40% of women do, and it can make it harder to spot cancer on a mammogram.
14 June 2025, 18:57 PM
Give blood, give hope together we save lives
Give blood, give hope: together we save lives.On 14 June, the world celebrates World Blood Donor Day, a global event dedicated to honouring the millions of voluntary, unpaid blood donors who offer others a second chance at life. Their generosity not only saves lives but also strengthens co
14 June 2025, 18:56 PM
Dengue: One death, 169 cases in 24 hrs
7 new Covid-19 cases reported
14 June 2025, 14:55 PM
5 die of dengue in country
At least five dengue patients died in the last 24 hours -- the highest single-day toll this year -- with four of the deaths reported from Barguna, currently the country’s dengue hotspot.
13 June 2025, 21:14 PM
Accommodation crisis grips KMCH
Amid the ongoing intense heat wave gripping the region, Khulna Medical College Hospital is struggling to accommodate the rising daily influx of patients suffering from heat-related illnesses, overwhelming the hospital’s capacity.
13 June 2025, 19:49 PM
Two die from Covid in 24hrs
Two women died from Covid-19 and 15 new cases of the disease were reported in the 24 hours preceding 8:00am yesterday, according to the health directorate.
13 June 2025, 18:05 PM
15 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours
Eight cases from Dhaka Division, five from Chattogram Division, and two from Mymensingh Division
12 June 2025, 14:29 PM