Thursday, 07 Aug, 2025

Health

Dengue: 3 more die, 428 hospitalised in 24-hours

Three more people died from dengue in the last 24 hours while 428 new patients were admitted to hospitals across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release issued by DGHS confirmed the matter on Wednesday (August 6).  Of the

Govt slashes prices of coronary stents

The government has reduced the prices of coronary stents used in cardiac treatment, making the life-saving device more affordable for patients across the country. The decision was formally announced in a circular signed by Mohammad Mostafizur Rahman, Senior Assistant Secretary at the

Dengue: 2 dead, 395 hospitalised in 24-hour

Two Dengue patients died and 395 newly admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The press release was issued on Monday (August 4). Of the newly hospitalised patients, 58 were from areas outside Barishal City

Two new Covid cases reported in 24hrs

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today confirmed two new Covid-19 cases in the country over the 24-hour period from 8:00 am Friday to 8:00 am Saturday. According to the DGHS statement, 55 samples were tested during this time, with a positivity rate of 3.64 percent.

Dengue: One more dies in 24 hrs

One more person has died of dengue in the Dhaka South City Corporation area in the past 24 hours, raising this year’s death toll to 84, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The surge in infections continues, with 209 new dengue patients admitted to

Dengue: 138 new cases reported in 24hrs

The country recorded 138 new dengue cases in the 24 hours leading up to Friday (Aug 1) morning, bringing the total number of infections this year to 21,118, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Among the new cases, 49 were reported in Barisal Division

Dengue: 3 more die, 409 Hospitalised in 24-hour

Three more people have died from dengue across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, while 409 new patients were admitted to hospitals during the same period, according Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). DGHS issued a press release issued in this regard on Sunday (July 27).

Three more die of dengue; 331 hospitalized in 24 hrs

Three more people died of dengue in the 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising this year’s official death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 73, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatalities were reported from the Chattogram Division

Dengue: Four die, 319 Hospitalised in 24 hours

Four more people died and 319 hospitalised of dengue across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). DGHS issued a press release in this regard on Tuesday (July 23). Among the newly hospitalised patients, 89 were from areas outside

One more dies of dengue, 394 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more person died from dengue in the last 24 hours till Saturday morning, bringing the total death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 62 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatality was reported under the Dhaka North City

Another Dengue death, 114 hospitased in 24-hours

One person died from dengue and 114 others were hospitalised across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The information was released on Friday (July 18) in a press statement by the Health Emergency Operation Center and

Emergency vaccines slash deaths by 60pc: study

Emergency vaccination during outbreaks of diseases like cholera, Ebola and measles have over the past quarter-century reduced deaths from such illnesses by nearly 60 per cent, according to a new study. A similar number of infections are also believed to have been prevented, while

Dengue cases cross 14,000 mark this year

A total of 14,069 people have been hospitalised with dengue fever in Bangladesh so far this year, according to official figures released on Friday. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the data in a press statement issued by its Health Emergency Operation Center and

Dengue outbreak: One dies, 406 hospitalised in 24-hours

One more dengue-related death was reported in Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, while 406 new infections were recorded across the country. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) shared the information in a press release on Wednesday (July 9), issued by its Health Emergency

Dengue: 3 die, 425 hospitalised across Bangladesh

Three more people have died of dengue in the last 24 hours across the country, while 425 new dengue patients have been admitted to hospitals, according to the latest update from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The information was confirmed in a press release issued

First Malaria drug approved for infants

In a landmark step towards protecting the most vulnerable from one of the world’s deadliest diseases, the first malaria treatment specifically designed for newborns and young babies has been granted approval for use.  The new formulation, known as Coartem Baby (or Riamet

Dengue outbreak: 3 die, 492 hospitalised in 24-hours

Three more people have died and 492 new dengue cases were recorded across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). DGHS shared the latest update through a press release issued on Monday (July 7), warning of continued public health

Dengue: 204 hospitalised in 24-hours

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) in its report said 204 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals in the past 24 hours. DGHS issued a press release in this regard on Friday (July 4). Among the newly admitted patients, 101 are from areas outside Barishal city

Chinese embassy handovers Anti-Dengue supplies

The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has donated anti-dengue supplies to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) as part of continued cooperation between the two countries in the health sector. Chargé d'Affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy in Dhaka, Dr. Liu Yuyin,

One more dengue death, 386 new cases in 24 hours

Bangladesh recorded one more dengue death in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising this year’s death toll to 43, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this time, 386 new dengue patients were hospitalised across the country, pushing the