- The Seventy Seventh Regional Committee Session of WHO South-East Asia wrapped up with Member States adopting resolutions setting new targets for measles and rubella elimination, expanding the corpus of the regional health emergency fund and committing to adolescent responsive health systems. "While regionally, we have made good progress on elimination
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317 more hospitalised in 24hrs: Dengue
Another 317 people were hospitalised with dengue in 24 hours till Friday morning. Of the new patients, 50 were admitted in hospital under Dhaka North City Corporation while 114 were hospitalized in Dhaka South City Corporation, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Some 3,473 patients are receiving treatment in
3 more die, 1,022 hospitalised in 24hrs
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, bringing the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 177 this year. During this period, 1,022 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the latest deaths, two
Free heart camp held at Universal Cardiac Hospital
7die of dengue, 860 hospitalised in 24hrs
Seven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 150 this year. During the period, 860 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 195 dengue
3 more die, 829 hospitalised in 24 hours
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 141 this year. During the period, 829 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of them, 194 dengue
Dengue prevention meeting held in Nilphamari
An awareness meeting on dengue prevention was held in Nilphamari at the Deputy Commissioner's meeting room. The meeting held on Monday afternoon was presided over by the new Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Nairuzzaman. It was informed in the meeting that 47 people have been treated for dengue so far in Nilphmari district. Among them,
Dengue outbreak in Meherpur: Over 400 cases in 6 weeks
Dengue cases have surged alarmingly in Meherpur, with over 400 cases reported in just one and a half months. The outbreak is largely attributed to the absence of mosquito eradication efforts, lack of preparedness by local authorities, and insufficient public awareness campaigns. The dengue outbreak has overwhelmed healthcare facilities. Every day,
Sharp rise in dengue cases strains healthcare system
The number of dengue patients and fatalities continues to spike across the country this year too with hospitals struggling to provide treatment to the growing number of patients due to insufficient facilities. Experts fear that the dengue situation may worsen in October when the hospitals and clinics are already overwhelmed with
Pregnant woman dies of dengue in Chattogram
A 22-year-old pregnant woman has died of dengue in Chattogram, said Civil Surgeon's Office on Tuesday afternoon. The deceased was Umme Hani Akter. Her husband, Md. Jewe , said they were both admitted to the hospital last Thursday after being diagnosed with dengue. They were receiving treatment in a cabin and on Saturday