Saturday, 23 Nov, 2024

Health

Ten die, 966 hospitalised with dengue fever in 24hrs

Ten more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours till Saturday (Nov 2) morning, marking the highest single-day death toll this year. Meanwhile, a total of 966 people were admitted to hospitals with the mosquito-borne disease during the same period, said a handout of the

Hidden sugars in Asia’s baby food spark concerns

Jennylyn M Barrios’ job as a make-up artist takes her all over Manila – precious time away from Uno, her 10-month-old son. There simply isn’t enough time in the day to make the homemade meals her growing baby needs. But in rapidly developing Philippines, there are

7 dengue patients die, 1,243 hospitalized in 24hrs

Seven dengue patients died and 1,243 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 497 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 746 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Tuberculosis cases hit record 8.2m high in 2023: WHO

A record 8.2 million new tuberculosis cases were diagnosed worldwide last year, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) — the highest number since it began global TB monitoring in 1995. The WHO said its Global Tuberculosis Report 2024, released on Tuesday, highlights

4 dengue patients die, 1,154 hospitalized in 24hrs

Four dengue patients died and 1,154 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 397 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 757 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Rupayan City signs MoU with Mitas Medical for health services

Rupayan City Uttara has signed an agreement with international eye care provider Mitas Medical Incorporated to ensure quality health services for its residents.  The deal was finalized on Tuesday (Oct 29) afternoon at the Rupayan City Club Building in capital's Uttara. The

6 dengue patients die, 1,312 hospitalized in 24hrs

Six dengue patients died and 1,312 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 503 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 809 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

3 dengue patients die, 1,197 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 1,197 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 405 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 792 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Six dengue patients die, 1,248 hospitalized in 24hrs

Six dengue patients died and 1,248 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 445 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 803 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

One dengue patient dies, 477 hospitalized in 24hrs

One dengue patient died and 477 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 228 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 249 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

4 dengue patients die, 1,029 hospitalized in 24hrs

Four dengue patients died and 1,029 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 399 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 630 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

700 get eye treatment in Kishorganj under Bashundhara initiative

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) provided free treatments among 700 underprivileged people in Kishorganj district on Tuesday (Oct 22).  BEHRI, Vision Care Foundation, and Moinuddin-Muktaruddin Welfare Society jointly facilitated the day-long camp in

7 dengue patients die, 1,139 hospitalized in 24hrs

Seven dengue patients died and 1,139 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 409 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 730 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

3 dengue patients die, 1,039 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 1,039 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till this morning. During the period, 392 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 647 were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, according to

Medical technologists, pharmacists place 6-point demand

Medical Technology and Pharmacy Chhatra Sangam Parishad have placed 6-point demands today (Oct 21). The students raised the demand while holding a rally near the National Press Club in the capital. At this time, the students said, “If healthcare is to be mass-oriented, it is

Gulshan Society Presents Pink October Afternoon: A Breast Cancer Awareness Event

The Gulshan Society, in collaboration with TishCAN and Renata PLC arranged "Pink October Afternoon" at Gulshan Lake Park. The event was organized to raise awareness about breast cancer within the community through a variety of engaging activities on Saturday (October 19). The

3 more die from dengue; 411 hospitalised in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 411 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till Friday (October 18) morning. "During the period, 210 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, while 201 were admitted to different hospitals outside the

8 dengue patients die, 1,100 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 1,100 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Oct 17).  During the period, 402 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, said a

3 dengue patients die, 1,186 hospitalized in 24hrs

Three dengue patients died and 1,156 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Oct 16).  During the period, 456 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, said a

8 dengue patients die, 1,108 hospitalized in 24hrs

Eight dengue patients died and 1,108 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till today (Oct 15).  During the period, 338 dengue patients were hospitalised in Dhaka city, and rest were admitted to different hospitals outside the capital, said a