Following a drastic fall in downpours since Thursday, the flood situation in Bandarban, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Rangamati has improved further. However, people in the flood-ravaged areas are facing growing suffering. Croplands in Chittagong’s worst-affected Chandanaish, Lohagara and Satkania upazilas are badly damaged. A trail of destruction is left on the roads
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WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in Country
A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimize individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes. The outbreak, which escalated rapidly since late June, has seen
Construction work of BGMEA Hospital opens in Mirpur
The construction work (2nd phase) of BGMEA Hospital was inaugurated at Milkvita Road in Mirpur today. BGMEA Senior Vice President S.M. Mannan (Kochi) officially inaugurated the construction work (2nd phase) of the hospital. BGMEA Vice President (Finance) Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Chairman of BGMEA Standing Committee on Mirpur Hospital Md. Jahander Rashid Jewel,
Desun Hospital to invest 1,000cr in Bangladesh
India's Desun Hospital has announced to invest Tk1,000 crore to establish hospitals in Bangladesh. “The goal is to provide state-of-the-art medical services at affordable prices,” Sajal Dutta, chairman and managing director of Desun Hospital, made the announcement at a press briefing in Dhaka. They have planned to make the investment within five
Dengue: 13 more die, 2,742 hospitalised
At least 13 more dengue patients have died and another 2,742 were hospitalised across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning. With the latest figure, a total of 340 dengue patients have died and 72225 were admitted to hospitals this year, according to the Directorate General of Health
More children are contracting dengue
National plan needed to bring dengue under control: Experts
Health officials and experts have stressed coordinated efforts and a national plan to battle the current onslaught of dengue. Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) adviser and infectious disease expert Dr. Mostaq Hossain said it is not possible to control dengue without concerted efforts. "To eliminate the breeding ground of
DAM receives two awards for contribution to Drug Prevention and Treatment
Dhaka Ahsania Mission (DAM) has received two awards for its outstanding contribution in drug prevention & treatment, a press release said on Monday. The awards were handed over 30 July 2023 at a ceremony held at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy Auditorium on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and
Dengue patients overwhelm govt hospitals in Dhaka; Patients suffer amid bed, staff shortage
As the dengue cases surge, government hospitals in the capital are facing shortage of beds and staff to provide adequate care for patients. Visiting various hospitals in the city, the UNB correspondent found that hospitals including Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Matuail Institute
Gene therapy eye drops restored a boy’s sight This treatment could help millions
Dr Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal's eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye. Antonio, who's been legally blind for much of his 14 years, can see again. The teen