Nineteen new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Friday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 791 this year. Of the new cases, eleven were reported in the Dhaka North City Corporation alone, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The number of deaths
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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
One dengue patient dies in last 24hrs
One dengue patient died while 57 were admitted to different hospitals across the country during the last 24 hours ending this morning. "During the period, 21 patients were hospitalised in Chattogram, five in Barishal division, seven in Dhaka division, six in Dhaka North city while 11 in Dhaka South, three in
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