Sunday, 24 Nov, 2024

Health

Dengue: One hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported one fresh dengue case in the last 24 hours till Friday morning (March 3), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, no new dengue patient was admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, one dengue

Dengue: 16 hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported 16 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Thursday morning (Mar 2), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, six new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 10 dengue

Bangladesh logs 10 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Thursday (Mar 2) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 10 cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of

47 destitute receive free surgery at Bashundhara Eye Hospital

Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) carried out free surgery on 47 needy patients at its modern operation theater on Thursday (Mar 2). BEHRI honourary Prof Dr Md Saleh, Dr Rubina Akhter, and Dr. Tasruba Shahnaz took part in the operations at the BEHRI at Bashundhara

BSMMU to begin ‘Bangabandhu Cancer Centre’

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) has planned to launch ‘Bangabandhu Cancer Centre’ to provide better treatment for cancer patients and carry out cancer research. Prof Dr Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice Chancellor of the BSMMU now visiting Japan, has asked for

Dengue: Three hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported two fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Wednesday morning (Mar 1), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, two new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, one dengue

DDWS stands by 1,800 destitute eye patients in Kushtia

Dwarka Das Welfare Society (DDWS) with the support of Bashundhara Eye Hospital and Research Institute (BEHRI) stood by 1,800 poor ophthalmic patients in Kushtia. DDWS supported by BEHRI organised a daylong eye camp on the Dwarka Das Agarwala Mohila College premises at Harinarayanpur in

Covid-19: Booster dose to be suspended tomorrow

Bangladesh will temporarily halt booster shots from tomorrow following a shortage of vaccines. Additional director general (DG) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Professor Dr Ahmedul Kabir confirmed the matter on Wednesday (Mar 1) People will be able to get the

Bangladesh logs 11 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Mar 1) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 11 cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of

No human-to-human Bird Flu transmission found in Cambodia: Officials

Cambodian health authorities have said there was no human-to-human transmission of bird flu in the case of a father and daughter who caught the virus. The 11-year-old girl died last Wednesday and her father tested positive two days later, prompting the World Health Organization to

Covid origin likely China lab incident: FBI chief 

Director Christopher Wray has said that the bureau believes Covid-19 "most likely" originated in a "Chinese government-controlled lab". "The FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab

Dengue: Two hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported two fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning (Feb 28), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, no new dengue patient was admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, two dengue

Bangladesh logs 11 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Tuesday (Feb 28) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 11 cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of

Coronavirus origins still a mystery 3 years into pandemic

A crucial question has eluded governments and health agencies around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began: Did the virus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab? Now, the US Department of Energy has assessed with “low confidence” in that it began with a lab

Bangladesh logs 10 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Monday (Feb 27) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 10 cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of

Dengue: Three hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported three fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Monday morning (Feb 27), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, one new dengue patient was admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, two dengue

New device able to detect cancer cells without surgery

Sydney researchers have developed a new device that can detect cancer cells from blood samples, allowing patients to avoid invasive biopsy surgery. Cancer is a leading cause of illness and death in Australia, with more than 150,000 around the country every year. People with

Bangladesh logs 12 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Sunday (Feb 26) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported 12 cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start of

Dengue: Eight hospitalised in 24 hours

The country reported eight fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Sunday morning (Feb 26), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, three new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, five

Bangladesh logs 6 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Saturday (Feb 25) recorded zero Covid-19 death while it reported six cases of the virus in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,445 people in the country died due to the disease since the start