public health emergency

Why is Bangladesh in the grip of a sizzling heatwave?

We should prepare ourselves for future heatwaves and help the most vulnerable people enduring the ongoing blistering heat.
26 April 2024

We must do more to prevent pneumonia

Worrying statistics from Shishu Hospital serve as a wake-up call
26 December 2023

Time to declare a health emergency over dengue surge

Lack of comprehensive, sustained efforts to control dengue may prove disastrous
17 July 2023

Don't ignore the threat of mishandled medical waste

Bangladesh needs a comprehensive medical waste disposal mechanism
15 December 2022

Take steps to better fight pneumonia

Vaccination, early detection and availability of antibiotics can prevent deaths
13 November 2022

A perfect storm courtesy of health authorities

Government must take responsibility for failure to control the dengue situation
6 November 2022

Why is dengue being allowed to spread?

Authorities’ lack of action is as dangerous as the disease itself
30 October 2022

Rising dengue cases demand appropriate response

Why are expert suggestions to contain dengue being ignored?
21 September 2022

US declares Zika public health emergency in Puerto Rico

US health authorities on Friday declare a public health emergency in Puerto Rico due to the outbreak of Zika, which has now infected more than 10,000 people.
13 August 2016