The number of people suffering from diabetes worldwide will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050 driven by structural racism and gaping inequality between countries, new research predicted on Friday. Every country on the globe will see an increase in the number of patients with the chronic disease, according to
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Automation ensures transparency, or creates chaos?
The introduction of automation has created chaos in the admission process of private medical colleges, says the Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA), while the health authorities argue that the new system will ensure transparency. With the move, which is the first ever in Bangladesh, candidates are deprived of the opportunity
Better Way to Carry Medical instruments
Evercare brings special service for Ilizarov patients
Evercare Hospital has offered specialized service to Ilizarov patients by experienced doctors for different types of difficult fracture management, a press release said on Sunday. Ilizarov is a medical system of orthopedics science invented in Russia. Ilizarov treatment is a non-incision procedure. Basically, this technique involves inserting surgical wire from the
DGHS orders all surgeries to be suspended at Central Hospital
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Friday ordered a halt to all types of surgical operations at the Central Hospital. It also instructed that Professor Dr Sangjukta Saha be kept out of all medical activities over the death of a newborn and the wrong treatment given to the mother. Two
LCH launches 4 new center
Sakif Shamim, MD of LabAid Cancer Hospital (LCH) and Super Speciality Center recently inaugurated four new centers at their hospital, a press release said on Thursday. These centers, namely the Breast Center, Hepatobiliary/Liver Transplant Centre, Gastro/Hepato/Pancreas Center, and Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Center, are set to revolutionize the approach to healthcare
Business management should focus on public welfare: Speakers
Although profit is the main reason for setting up a business, business management should not only focus on individual gains but also consider the welfare of the public. Speakers said this at a seminar titled “Importance of Business Ethics: Perspective Bangladesh,” held on Sunday at the seminar hall of Ahsanullah University
KFH, DCHT deals an agreement
Kidney Foundation Hospital & Research Institute (KFH&RI) and Dhaka Community Medical College Hospital (DCHT) enter into an agreement to establish cooperative relationship, a press release said on Sunday, with regards to various exchange programs, involving medical personnel as a continuing effort for common desire to improve medical service and research
Health budget ‘lacks vision’
The proposed budget for the health and family welfare sector has failed to meet the expectations of public health analysts. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal in his budget speech on Thursday proposed Tk38,052 crore for the health sector for FY24. The allocation was Tk36,863 crore in the last financial year. “Ensuring quality
Exclusive healthcare convenience for GPStar users at Apollo Imperial Hospitals, Chattogram
Grameenphone has recently signed an agreement with Apollo Imperial Hospitals in Chattogram to provide its GPStar customers in the commercial capital with special healthcare privileges, a press release said on Monday. The agreement signing ceremony took place at the Apollo Imperial Hospital premises on May 22, 2023, further solidifying Grameenphone’s