Friday, 11 Jul, 2025

Health

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

COVID-19 new wave hits Bangladesh as 22 deaths recorded in June

Bangladesh is facing a fresh wave of COVID-19 infections, with health authorities reporting a surge in cases and 22 virus-related deaths recorded in June alone. According to the latest analysis by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b), COVID-19

Dengue: 429 hospitalised, cross 10,000 mark across Bangladesh

The number of dengue patients in Bangladesh has reached 10,296 this year, with 429 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, according to a health bulletin issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday. No new deaths from the mosquito-borne disease were reported

21 Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours  

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Monday (June 30) said 21 new Covid-19 cases have been reported in the last 24 hours. DGHS confirmed the report through a press release that was issued this afternoon. A total of 384 samples were tested during this period, with a

Dengue: One dies, 383 hospitalised in 24 hours

One more person died and 383 other hospitalised of dengue in the last 24 hours across the country, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). DGHS confirmed the matter through a press release on Sunday (June 29). The deceased was from the Rajshahi division. With

Bangladesh reports two more covid deaths, seven new cases

Bangladesh recorded two more COVID-19 deaths and seven new infections in the 24 hours till Saturday morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). With the latest update, the country’s total death toll has reached 29,521, while the overall caseload

One more dies of dengue, death toll now 41

One more person died from dengue in 24 hours till yesterday morning, raising this year’s official death toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 41, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). During this time, 262 new dengue patients were admitted to hospitals

COVID-19 origins still unclear amid data gaps: WHO 

The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that the quest to determine the origin of COVID-19 remains incomplete, with critical data still missing from the investigation. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus emphasized on Friday that “all hypotheses must remain on the

Dengue: 2 die, 38 hospitalised in 24 hours

Two more people died from dengue in the 24 hours till Thursday morning, bringing the total death toll to 38 so far this year, said the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The deceased were identified as a male teenager, 14, and a woman, 48. In the 24 hours till 8am

No Covid death in 24 hours, 19 hospitalised

Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today reported of no death reported due to Covid-19 in the country and 19 people hospitalised in the past 24 hours. A press release was issued in this regard by DGHS on Thursday (June 26) afternoon. The report said wih the latest cases,

No Covid deaths, 26 hospitalised in 24hrs

Bangladesh reported no new deaths from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours while 26 people hospitalised. Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) health bulletin confirmed the matter on Wednesday (June 25). During this period, a total of 499 samples were tested, resulting in a

Bloomberg drops USD 20M boost to global control tobacco

Michael Bloomberg, founder of Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies, WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injuries, and 108th mayor of New York City announced USD 20 million (approximately Tk 240 crore) Accelerator Fund to jumpstart stalled tobacco control efforts

Dengue: Two die, 326 new cases in 24-hour

Bangladesh reported two more deaths from dengue and 326 new infections in the last 24 hours, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release in this regard was issued on Wednesday (June 25) by DGHS. According to data outside Dhaka, Barishal recorded the

3 die of COVID-19, 19 new cases in 24-hour

Three more people have died from COVID-19 in the last 24 hours in Bangladesh, while 19 new cases of the virus were reported during the same period, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). A press release was issued on Monday (June 23) by DGHS. With the latest