7 new COVID-19 cases reported

Seven new COVID-19 cases were reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest figure, the total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the country has risen to 20,51,807. No new deaths from the virus were reported in

Yunus orders quick action on health sector reforms

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday said the recommendations of the Health Sector Reform Commission will play an important role in resolving the long-standing problems in the country's health sector and directed all concerned to take initiatives to quickly implement the recommendations that are immediately implementable. "The problems in the

19 dengue patients hospitalised in 24hrs

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

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