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
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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
DMCH struggles to meet demand for healthcare
The rising cost of healthcare in Bangladesh poses a serious challenge for the general public, many of whom rely on government hospitals for affordable services. Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), along with facilities like Suhrawardy Hospital and the Dhaka Children's Hospital, is often the first line of care for a population
Hygiene in DMCH remains major concern
In Bangladesh, hospitals are places where patients think twice before visiting, due to numerous issues such as hygiene, food quality, overcrowding and ventilation. Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) ranks top among the facilities blamed for these issues. "I never think of visiting public hospitals in Bangladesh, let alone Dhaka Medical College Hospital,"
Short supply of medicines, syndicates rock DMCH
Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a cornerstone of Bangladesh's public healthcare system, now struggles with 'widespread' irregularities, including a severe shortage of medicines, leaving poor and middle-class patients without the proper care they desperately need. The hospital, consistently exceeding its bed capacity, is grappling with overcrowded wards and an overwhelming patient load,