One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 41 this year

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today asked the authorities of all public hospitals in the flood-affected Sylhet region to keep an adequate stock of saline and medicines to tackle the outbreak of water-borne diseases including diarrhoea

Bangladesh reported nine more Covid-19 cases in 24 hours till this morning

A recent study published in the PubMed investigated the impact of epidural pain relief during labour on serious health issues for mothers. The research included over 500,000 women who gave birth in Scotland between 2007 and 2019.

Pneumonia is a major respiratory problem in children, both in terms of the number of occurrences and the cause of death.

With consumers already feeling the pinch from soaring spice prices, the costs of many items have gone up further just before Eid-ul-Azha.

Decry customers as govt fails to curb rising cost of essentials

On World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14, 2024, WHO, its partners, and communities across the world united behind the theme: 20 years of celebrating giving: thank you, blood donors!

The HPV vaccine has been available to girls aged 12–13 since 2008, and catch-up programmes are available until age 19. Previous research showed that vaccinated women had significantly lower rates of cervical cancer, but uptake of the vaccine was lower in areas with more economic challenges.

If you or someone you know is considering stopping antidepressants, it is crucial to understand potential withdrawal symptoms. A recent study published in The Lancet Psychiatry sheds light on this issue, providing valuable insights for patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19 death and 13 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 40 this year

A four-day specialised training workshop was held for physicians and nurses to equip them with essential skills in palliative care

LGRD Minister Tazul Islam informed parliament today that 11% of the country's population is at risk of arsenic contamination

Cases of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases are rising significantly in Europe as climate change creates warmer conditions that help invasive mosquitos spread, the EU's health agency warned on Tuesday

Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study

One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till this morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 38 this year

Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen told parliament today that 6,000 more doctors will be appointed to fill the vacant posts in different health institutions across the country

Cancer of unknown primary sites often causes pleural and peritoneal effusions, and cytological analysis by pathologists using traditional methods can be inaccurate.  Researchers in China used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) methods to study 57,000 cases of fluid buildup in the chest and abdomen, where the origin of the cancer was initially unknown but later identified.

Menstrual hygiene management is one of the most important saviours for women in this century. Saving lives by preventing infection and reducing the cost of hospital stays and medicine expenses, thus reducing mortality rates.