Monday, 25 Nov, 2024

Health

Pandemic Not Over and 'We're still in the Tunnel', Says WHO Chief 

The head of the World Health Organization on Thursday tempered his assertion that the end of the Covid-19 pandemic was near, warning that declaring the crisis over was "still a long way off". Last week, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters that the world had "never

Dengue: Two die, 437 hospitalised in last 24 hours

Two dengue patients died and 437 more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across the country in the last 24 hours Thursday (Sep 22). In the 24 hours, 306 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 131

Bangladesh logs 678 Covid cases, one death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Thursday (Sep 22) reported one death from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,346 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020.

World leaders pledge billions to fight AIDS, TB, and malaria

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria has secured $14.25bn in crucial new funding, after decades of progress against the diseases was derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. United States President Joe Biden, who hosted the conference in New York City on the sidelines of

Dengue: One dies, 431 hospitalised in last 24 hours

One dengue patient died and 431 more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across the country in the last 24 hours Wednesday (Sep 21). In the 24 hours, 328 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 103

Bangladesh logs 641 Covid cases, zero death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Wednesday (Sep 21) reported zero death from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,345 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of

India sees 4,510 Covid cases, 33 deaths in 24 hours

With 4,510 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,47,599, while the active cases declined to 46,216, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death count climbed to 5,28,403 with 33

Bangladesh logs 614 Covid cases, five deaths in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Tuesday (Sep 20) reported five deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,345 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of

Dengue: 438 hospitalised in last 24 hours

The country reported 438 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning (Sep 20), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 315 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 123 dengue

India reports 4,043 Covid cases, 15 deaths in 24 hours

With 4,043 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,43,089, while the active cases declined to 47,379, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.  The death count climbed to 5,28,370 with 15

Bangladesh logs 601 Covid cases, one death in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Monday (Sep 19) reported one death from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,340 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020.

Dengue: 392 hospitalised in last 24 hours

The country reported 392 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours till Monday morning (Sep 19), said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). In the 24 hours, 253 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 139 dengue

India sees 4,858 Covid cases, 18 deaths in 24 hours

With 4,858 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,45,39,046, while the active cases increased to 48,027, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday (Sep 19). The death count has climbed to 5,28,355 with 18

COVID-19 advisory committee suggests using mask, hand sanitizer

The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on COVID-19 has recommended to wear mask and use hand sanitizer properly in all places. These recommendations were made from the 59th meeting of the COVID-19 advisory committee held on Saturday night here on Zoom platform with committee

Dengue: One dies, 399 hospitalised in last 24 hours

One dengue patient died and 399 more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across the country in the last 24 hours Saturday (Sep 19). In the 24 hours, 280 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 119 dengue

Bangladesh logs 527 Covid cases, zero deaths in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Sunday (Sep 18) reported zero deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,339 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of 2020.

Dengue: Two die, 381 hospitalised in last 24 hours

Two dengue patients died and 381 more people were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across the country in the last 24 hours Saturday (Sep 17). In the 24 hours, 302 new dengue patients were admitted to different hospitals in Dhaka, said the DGHS release. However, 79 dengue

Bangladesh logs 141 Covid cases, zero deaths in 24 hours

Bangladesh on Saturday (Sep 17) reported zero deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said. The official data showed a total of 29,339 people in the country have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic in March of

No 1st and 2nd COVID doses after Oct as stock running out

Health Minister Zahid Maleque said the first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines might not be available in the country after the month of October as the stock is going out of stock. He said: "After the month of October, there is a possibility of first and second doses of

India logs 5,747 coronavirus cases, 29 deaths in 24 hours

India reported 5,747 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the Union health ministry on Saturday. As a result, active cases currently stand at 46,848.  The active caseload comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections. An increase of 100 cases was