Health

More than 39 million people could die from antibiotic-resistant infections between now and 2050, new global analysis estimates. Researchers say “now is the time to act” to protect people across the world from the threat posed by resistance to drugs that are used to treat infection. The data indicates that more than 1 million people died from drug-resistant infections globally ...

The global vaccine alliance Gavi will buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine to battle outbreaks of the disease in African countries, the organization said on Wednesday. The vaccine doses – manufactured by the Danish company Bavarian Nordic – will be available this year, Gavi said, without giving any specific dates. Gavi said the full costs, including the transportation, delivery and ...

People have started catching a new Covid variant that could soon take off and become the dominant type, according to scientists. Identified in Germany, in June, cases of the XEC variant have since emerged in the UK, US, Denmark and several other countries, say users on X, formerly known as Twitter. It has some new mutations that might help it ...

Dr Farid Hossain Miah has been appointed as the Director (Hospitals and Clinics) of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). It was stated in a press release signed by Dur-Ray-Shahwaz, Deputy Secretary, Department of Health Education and Family Welfare (Par-1 Wing) on Tuesday. Prior to this, Dr Farid Hossain Miah worked as the Chairman of Pharmacology Department at Faridpur ...

A drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity could also slow down the process of ageing, researchers believe. Semaglutide, better known as Ozempic, “has far-reaching benefits beyond what we initially imagined,” Prof Harlan Krumholz, from the Yale School of Medicine, said following the publication of several new studies, reports BBC. They found that the drug could be used ...

Limited capacity is keeping Mpox testing coverage low in the DR Congo — the epicentre of the international emergency — the World Health Organization said Saturday in its latest situation report. “Testing coverage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains low, due to limited testing capacity,” the UN health agency said in its update. It said the mpox case ...

The practice of surrogacy is a topic of considerable interest across various fields, including media, science, social policy, and regulation. Although surrogacy is widely accepted as a form of assisted reproduction for many couples who cannot have children on their own, it often sparks strong emotions due to concerns about potential exploitation. Consequently, there is significant debate about how it ...

The NHS is urging parents and carers of two and three-year-olds to schedule a flu vaccine for their children ahead of an expected surge in respiratory illnesses this winter. School-age children, kids in clinical risk groups and pregnant women are among the groups also eligible to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine is given to most children as a quick, painless ...

A weakened immune system makes you more susceptible to colds and the flu, but with the right habits and dietary choices, you can bolster your defence. Adequate rest, reduced stress, and healthy meals play a crucial role in recovery. From vitamin-rich fruits to nourishing soups and stews, adopting a balanced diet can help prevent mucus build-up, ease congestion, and promote ...

Professor Nazmul Hossain has been appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). An official order by the Health Education and Family Welfare Division under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare was issued in this regard on Thursday. Nazmul is currently serving as the acting director general of the Directorate General of Medical Education ...