First reported HMPV case in Bangladesh ends in death

Sanjida Akter, the first patient in Bangladesh diagnosed with the human metapneumovirus (HMPV), has passed away while undergoing treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital in Mohakhali. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) confirmed the information on Thursday. According to DGHS officials, "This is the only HMPV case we have reported this

Is my food fortified?

In today’s food scene, the term “fortified” has become popular among health-conscious consumers. When food is fortified, essential vitamins and minerals are added to enhance its nutritional value, addressing common nutrient deficiencies. For example, fortified foods may include added vitamins like A and D, or minerals such as iron and

BENDSTA calls for e-cigarette import ban

TheBangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA)has expressed deep concern over the government's decision to prohibit the import of e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This decision effectively bans the import of e-cigarettes in Bangladesh, eliminating access to a proven safer alternative for adult smokers seeking to quit

Evercare Hospital hosts patient forum

Country’s first JCI accredited hospital, Evercare Hospital Dhaka arranged an informative patient forum today to raise awareness about advanced Total Knee Replacement (TKR) services. The forum provided a platform for patients, caregivers, and medical professionals to exchange insights about knee pain, osteoarthritis, and the latest treatment solutions available at Evercare

Statins could revolutionise blood pressure management: Study

Statins, a class of drugs that lower cholesterol and other fats in the blood, could revolutionie blood pressure management that could potentially benefit over 200 million people, who are on statins therapy, suggests a study. Dr Raquibul Hasan, associate professor at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Mercer University College

DIU launches public health study site in Savars Bhabanipur

The Department of Public Health at Daffodil International University (DIU) has officially launched its Public Health Study Site in Bhabanipur of Savar. This Public Health Study Site will serve as a hub for the health research and education, playing a vital role in improving the community health, says a press

Over $4b spent on outbound healthcare tourism

President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Ashraf Ahmed has said that there is a growing trend among middle-income households in Bangladesh to seek healthcare services abroad, despite the availability of many treatments locally. "While many of the treatments are available locally, the demand for medical tourism keeps

BNP for overseas treatment of critically injured July Uprising victims

Amid outrage among injured patients from the July mass uprising at NITOR, a BNP delegation visited the hospital on Thursday and demanded that those who were critically wounded be sent abroad for proper treatment The party also called upon the government to quickly provide each victim of the movement with the