Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin Sunday assured that his ministry would try its best to stop tobacco cultivation considering its harmful impacts on public health and environment. “In this regard, we will work together with the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Health,” he told a
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Universal Medical College Hospital (OT Complex)
Dr. Abul Bashar Mohammad Khurshid Alam, Director General of the Directorate of Health, unveils the inaugural plaque of the newly developed clinical building and operation threatre complex of the Universal Medical College Hospital on Saturday. Dhananjay Kumar Das, joint secretary of health services division, Ashish Kumar Chakravarty, Managing Director of
Prothoma launches Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas
Prothoma Prokashon has launched a book titled ‘Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas’ on 28 December 2022 at the experimental hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, a press release said Thursday. The book was authored jointly by fiction writer and medical anthropologist Shahaduz Zaman and public health expert Dr. Khairul Islam. A number of dignitaries including
LankaBangla Foundation to help set up dialysis center at Ahsania Mission hospital
LankaBangla Foundation and Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set up a well-equipped dialysis center will be set up in the hospital for the treatment of kidney patients, a press release said Wednesday. LankaBangla Foundation will provide a total grant of Tk. 1.29
Evercare Hospital launches Neuro Navigation system
Evercare Hospital Dhaka has added state-of-the-art technology, Neuro Navigation system, to its neurosurgery department, a press release said Wednesday. The ultra-modern machine will equip the hospital with the most advanced computer aided navigation system, which helps in conducting brain tumor and spinal surgeries with more accurate and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Arif
Ample awareness needed to boost Biologic use
Biologic medicine can play a game changing role in the treatment of diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, and psoriasis. However, awareness needs to be built up at all levels including doctors, patients, and other stakeholders; opined experts. With the objective of raising ample public awareness on the uses of modern and
SAPLING to hold regional dialogue on resilient food systems
The South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth (SAPLING), a multi-stakeholder platform, will organise regional discussions in Dhaka, Kathmandu, and New Delhi – aiming at strengthening regional collaboration and generating consensus for resilient food systems for nutrition across South Asia. The first event will happen on 1 December 2022
LBF holds free eye care programme
LankaBangla Foundation organised a free eye care programme on 29 November in collaboration with Bashundhara Eye Hospital & Research Institute and Zahurul Islam City Society, Aftabnagar, Dhaka. The programme was held at the premises adjacent to the head office of Zahurul Islam City Society located in Aftabnagar, said a press release. A
Mubin Khan, Anwar Khan to lead BPMCA
Bangladesh Private Medical College Association formed a committee with International Medical College and Hospital managing director MA Mubin Khan as its president and Anwer Khan Modern Medical College and Hospital chairman Anwar Hossain Khan as general secretary. The 21-member committee was constituted for the years 2023 and 2024 during the
CIS, A-PAD hold international symposium
Community Initiative Society (CIS) and Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) Tuesday organized an international symposium on “Disaster Risk Management and Building Resilience: Safer Community, Safer Society,” a press release said Tuesday. The symposium was held in connection with “Capacity Building Project for the establishment and Sustainable Management of a