The climate crisis continues to make people sick and jeopardizes lives and health must be at the core of these critical negotiations, the World Health Organization issued the grim reminder on the eve of the pivotal climate talks at COP27. WHO believes the conference must conclude with progress on the
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Refugees face often neglected mental health challenges
While refugees globally face insecurity and uncertainty, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that they also face poorer health outcomes. The World report on the health of refugees and migrants, published on July 20, 2022, was the first to survey studies of various refugee health outcomes, including mental health. The
Bangladesh, EU to work for improved health, safety at Ctg port
Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have agreed to accelerate the removal of idle containers from the Chittagong Port premises in order to increase cargo-handling capacities and improve health and safety situation in the port, which is the largest gateway for Bangladesh's trade with the EU. In addition, approval would be
Absence of smoking zone possess health hazards
Working at a non-governmental office, Imran Hossain suffers from second-hand smoking daily at his office in Agargaon in the capital since the office does not have any designated “smoking zone.” Some of Imran’s colleagues regularly come to his office room to smoke and gossip and more often than not, he cannot
The next decade is critical in tackling diabetes
Expert suggested raising social awareness from public-private sectors to improve the situation in Bangladesh, which is at risk of diabetes, said a press release. Addressing a free diabetes screening camp at the Directorate General of Drug Administration (DGDA) on Tuesday, the speakers emphasized the importance of mass testing alongside systematic living
Education, alongside health, is important too
The world is facing endless problems because of the Covid-19. No one knows when the pandemic will completely disappear. Owing to the coronavirus, direct teaching in educational institutions has been stopped in the country for about 14 months. Research activities at higher education institutions have come to a halt. Online