Warning of strict action against corruption, Minister for Health and Family Planning Affairs Ministry Dr Samanta Lal Sen said on Friday that no one will be spared if found involved with graft during his tenure. "I myself do not commit corruption and no one will be spared if they commit corruption
Health
One more dies from dengue in 24hrs
One more died from dengue fever across the country during the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning. As a result, the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease rose to four three this year. The new death was reported in the capital According to the latest data from the Directorate General of
Warning against drinking raw date juice issued
Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has advised countrymen to refrain from drinking raw date juice to prevent Nipah-virus related deaths. Nipah virus causes severe disease and the outbreak of the Nipah virus related disease spreads sharply during the winter season, according to a press release signed by deputy programme manager
Antibiotic Resistance: Scientists turn to new tech to find solutions
The rise of drug-resistant infections is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs were estimated to kill 1.27 million people in 2019, and the UN projects that drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050. In this episode of The Conversation
Evercare Hospital Dhaka Celebrates World Prematurity Day
the first JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospital in the country, conducted a patient forum and press conference to observe World Prematurity Day, globally recognized on November 17 each year. Evercare Hospital Dhaka, aims to raise awareness about the causes and remedies of premature births. a press release said that
CIS, A-PAD organized an International Symposium
Community Initiative Society (CIS) and Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management (A-PAD) jointly organized an International Symposium on Improvised Communities at Dhaka Community Medical College Auditorium, Dhaka on November 7, 2023. The symposium was held in connection with “Capacity Building Project for the establishment and Sustainable Management of a Multi-sector Platform
Mon Utsab Festival Promotes Mental Health Literacy Through Art, Dance, and Education
Artists, dancers, students, and psychologists came together to champion mental health literacy at the daylong Mon Utsab Festival held at the prestigious Bangla Academy on Friday, October 20, 2023. Organized by a dedicated team comprising Associate Professor of Psychology at Dhaka University, Md Salim Hossain; artist Shamir Ahmed Hemel; counseling psychologist-musician
Inauguration of ‘The Holy Care Home’ in Shahrasti
"The Holy Care Home" was inaugurated on October 21st, at 3 pm at Kazirkap Ward No. 6, Shahrasti Municipality, Chandpur. The chief guest in the opening ceremony was the commander of sector 1 of Bangladesh's independence war, former advisor to the caretaker government, former successful minister of state, chairman of
Seminar on medicine free life by Dr. Mujibur Rahman
A seminar titled ‘How to Live a Medicine free life’ organised by Vantage Natural Health Clinic was held at Krishibid Institute Auditorium (KIB) in the capital on Friday At the event, internationally-renowned cardiologist and medical doctor Dr Mujibur Rahman spoke about various methods of leading a healthy life without medicine. He discusses
‘Uphold reputation of family planning department’
The reputation of the Family Planning Department should be maintained in providing maternal and child health and adolescent care services. Deputy Director of Kurigram District Family Planning Department Md. Modabber Hossain has called upon everyone to fulfill their duties with utmost transparency and accountability and perform their duties with sincerity. His remarks