The prevalence of dengue cases in Bangladesh has increased ten times since last year and the deaths has increased almost thrice, according to a health expert. "Dengue positive cases have increased ten times and death three times between mid September, 2022 and mid-September, 2023," Professor Dr. Md Golam Sharower, Head, Department
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DSCC records 50-54 dengue cases daily: Taposh
The number of dengue patients in Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) area has been limited to 50 to 54 per day, claimed the Dhaka South Mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh on Saturday (16 September). "The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed the stability of dengue patient numbers in Dhaka,
Dengue Outbreak: Paucity of IV saline in Khulna hampers treatment
KMCH overwhelmed with bed shortage
Patients at Khulna Medical College and Hospital (KMCH) have been struggling to receive proper treatment due to overcrowding and manpower shortage. The authorities of KMCH have been scrambling to provide treatment due to bed shortage as the number of patients is three times higher than the capacity of the 500-bed hospital. Besides,
WHSP targets to achieve SDG Goal 3
MOMEDS hands over dengue test kits to DMCH
MOMEDS- an organization run by students of different colleges handed over 400 essential dengue testing kits to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) on 30th August, a press release said on Wednesday. MOMEDS works to raise awareness and extend healthcare benefits to the underprivileged people in Bangladesh. MOMEDS made its inception
WaterAid hands over WASH facilities to school, community clinic
Modern sanitation and safe water facilities including separate arrangements for girls, have been handed over to Haji Rais Ali Ucchya Bidyalaya (high school) and Rahmatpur Community Clinic in Chhatak, Sunamganj. WaterAid Bangladesh with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation and iDEA built the facilities under a project styled “Promoting Water Replenishment and
4 DSCC wards marked as dengue red zone
Four wards of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) have been identified as "Red Zones". Dhaka South City Corporation says that the residents of wards 5, 22, 53 and 60 of the city corporation are at dire risk of dengue infection. Dhaka South City Corporation Public Relations Officer Abu Naser told that out
DNCC conducts intensive drive to combat dengue: Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh Saturday said the city corporation has intensified its efforts to combat the dengue outbreak as the mosquito-borne disease has already gripped the country. "We are incorporating community people to keep clean inside and outside houses and other infrastructures aiming to
Desun Hospital provides angiogram services at Rs 9,700
Desun Hospital, Kolkata is providing angiogram services for the freedom fighters and senior citizens of Bangladesh for 9,700 Indian rupees where the regular price is Rs. 15,000, a press release said on Sunday. The benefit can be availed of until March 31, 2024. Sajal Dutta, Chairman and Managing Director of the