During the mpox outbreak, there was limited availability of the modified vaccinia Ankara-Bavarian Nordic (MVA-BN) vaccine which led Canadian health authorities to recommend a single dose for high-risk individuals.

Social media has a powerful influence on our food choices, often making certain products seem more appealing and “normal” to consume.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with around 2.3 million new cases diagnosed every year.

For seniors managing diabetes, the daily task of keeping blood sugar levels stable can be challenging. Now imagine adding another hurdle: not having reliable access to food. Food insecurity, in all its forms, complicates diabetes care in ways that often go unnoticed.

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, many individuals struggle to find the time for regular exercise, often juggling work commitments, family responsibilities, and social obligations. However, a growing movement known as the “weekend warrior” phenomenon is gaining attention. Weekend warriors are those who concentrate their physical activity into just one or two days each week, making the most of their limited time to reap significant health benefits.

At least 10 dengue patients died and 966 patients were hospitalised in 24 hours till yesterday morning.

With three new dengue deaths yesterday, the total number of deaths has risen to 300 this year, depicting a grim picture of how losing lives to the mosquito-borne disease has become a regular scenario over recent years.

At least three dengue patients died and 382 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning

With onion prices soaring in domestic markets, hundreds of tonnes of imported onions from India are spoiling in warehouses at Dinajpur's Hili Land Port due to adverse weather conditions, fluctuating temperatures, and untimely rain, report importers and traders

1,243 patients hospitalised till this morning

At least four dengue patients died in the last 24 hours till 8:00am today while 1,154 patients were hospitalised in the same period

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has formed an inspection and monitoring committee aiming to improve the quality of education in private medical and dental colleges and to ensure transparency and accountability

The move comes in response to a survey conducted by the upazila administration in collaboration with four non-government organisations in March this year that revealed that these 669 families had no access to proper sanitation

At event marking the day, they also say that there are 1.8 million stroke patients in Bangladesh

Three more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 280 this year.

Within just a few days, the price of local onions soared from Tk 110-120 to Tk 140-150 per kilogramme, while imported Indian onions are retailing at Tk 115-120 per kg, causing frustration among residents who have been struggling to cope with the price hike of essentials

1,248 hospitalised till this morning

Two more deaths due to dengue were reported in the 24 hours leading up to yesterday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 271 this year.

Adviser to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock Farida Akhter has said the government is working to control commodity prices, although matching them to production costs remains challenging.

Cervical cancer remains a significant public health concern in Bangladesh, claiming the lives of approximately 5,000 women each year.