Health

The death count from dengue has reached 50 in 2026, with three more fatalities reported in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning. In the 24-hour span, 534 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total caseload to 14,690 this year. The country witnessed two deaths each in January and February, one in May, 13 in June, and ...

Bangladesh is among the world’s 10 most affected countries in terms of hepatitis C infections, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), which has urged stronger efforts to expand prevention, testing and treatment services. In a statement marking World Hepatitis Day on Tuesday, the WHO said viral hepatitis claims about 1.3 million lives globally each year, with hepatitis B and ...

Ad-Din Medical College Hospital in the capital’s Moghbazar area will resume full medical services from Tuesday (July 28) after remaining closed for 45 days, following the restoration of its operating licence by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Outpatient, inpatient and emergency services will restart from 8:00am, according to a hospital statement. In a notice signed by Tarikul Islam ...

As one grows older, weight management becomes an indispensable part of health conversations, as it is essential for mobility and spinal health. However, after 50, the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength may also affect one’s ability to move. What potential health problems can this cause? Let’s hear from a specialist. Dr Vuppu Ravikanth, consultant in neuro and spine ...

A year-long study by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) has found harmful microplastics in 26 out of 34 toothpaste brands sold in Bangladesh, including several products marketed for children. The findings, released at a press conference in Dhaka on Sunday, revealed that some toothpaste samples contained up to 320 microplastic particles per 100 grams, raising concerns over potential ...

Medicine and public health experts here today advised people against taking any kind of antibiotics in fever. If you suffer from fever, you should only take paracetamol. Fever accompanied by headache, body ache, joint pain, and skin rashes are symptoms of dengue, they said adding in such symptoms one must refrain from taking aspirin-based medications. Advising the people not to ...

The US Embassy in Dhaka on 25 July issued new guidelines for individuals seeking B-2 visas to receive medical treatment in the United States. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook page, the embassy said applicants must demonstrate their ability to cover all medical expenses, incidental costs, and travel to and from the United States. Consular officers review every ...

Although most of deaths from drowning are preventable, more than 300,000 people die from drowning around the world every year. As drowning has long remained one of the most neglected public health issues, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations now consider it a global priority. To that end, WHO released the Global Strategy for Drowning Prevention last ...

A humanitarian worker in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to the UK after a potential healthcare‑related exposure to Ebola. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the individual, who is a UK resident and has not been named, has no symptoms, and the move is purely precautionary. The individual remains well but is being assessed and ...

Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam has said the government, led by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, is set to launch a “National Health Card” to narrow the urban-rural healthcare gap and ensure every citizen has access to modern, quality healthcare. Faqir Mahbub, also Science and Technology Minister, made the remarks while speaking at the session titled “Digital and ...