Saturday, 25 May, 2024

Health

Medical treatment in India now possible with tourist visa

DHAKA: With a major development in Indian Visa system, Bangladeshi nationals can now seek medical treatment in India using only Tourist Visa. Previously, medical treatment required Medical Visa. For example, all types of tests, diagnosis, medicine, X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, and

CMCH gets new cancer radiotherapy machine

CHITTAGONG: A new Cobalt60 machine has been installed at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Tuesday (Nov 13) to provide patients radiotherapy for cancer.  City Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin launched the service at the hospital, around 1pm.  CMCH Director Brig Gen Mohsen Uddin

1.75cr people at risk of Malaria in Bangladesh

DHAKA:  Currently, 1.75cr people of the country are at a risk of getting inflicted with Malaria disease. Out of 64 districts, the risk is higher in 13 districts. 98 percent causes of illness and death of this disease are from these 13 districts every year. The districts are-

Stroke 2nd leading cause of death in Bangladesh

CHATTOGRAM:  Stroke is the second leading cause of death in Bangladesh. Around 20 percent patients, who undergo treatment at public hospitals, die of the disease. Currently, there are 20 lakh stroke patients in Bangladesh. It’s been known that around 5 lakh patients are suffering

Smartphone addiction reduces brain performance

DHAKA: The performance of human brain is significantly reduced by the excessive use of smartphone, study revealed such findings several times. Thus, the underage users especially the adolescents are facing bullies in cyber spaces, led by their inclination to use various virtual

3 lakh people face cancer a year in Bangladesh

JATIYA SANGSAD BHABAN: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim said more than three lakh people are diagnosed with cancer each year while around one lakh patients die from the disease.     The minister attributed cause of the disease to tobacco, pollution and unhygienic

ADB to give $110mn more for urban healthcare

DHAKA: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved another loan financing of $110 million for a project in order to develop the urban healthcare sector in Bangladesh. “ADB is giving loan approval to Bangladesh government-led project-2012 of primary health care services to urban people.

‘5-minute’ cancer detection tech invented in Bangladesh

DHAKA: A research team of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) claimed they have developed a technology that can detect cancer by analyzing blood samples just within five minutes. The SUST team also claimed the technology, first of its kind in the world, uses Nonlinear

4 medical colleges to be set up: Nasim

DHAKA: The country is set to have four new medical colleges as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, meanwhile, has approved to the proposal of establishment.  Health Minister Mohammed Nasim made the disclosure at a press briefing in Dhaka Sunday (August 26). “The four medical colleges

GlaxoSmithKline Bangladesh closes pharmaceutical unit

DHAKA: One of the leading pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline announced to close production in its factory in Bangladesh, said a press release issued on Thursday (July 26).  However, the company stated to keep producing its other consumer products here. The directorial board

DMCH gets 4 more Operation Theatres

DHAKA: Four more Operation Theatres (OTs) were installed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), vowing to provide improvised medical services to the patients.   Health Minister Mohammad Nasim inaugurated the new OTs around 2pm Wednesday (July 25). The hospital now is expected to

Hang medical test fee list in public places: HC

DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday (July 24) directed the private clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centers to hang in public places within 15 days the lists of fees for their tests and treatments following the law. An HC bench of Justice JBM Hasan and Justice Md Khairul Alam issued a

Punishment for false certificate of mental health

DHAKA: The cabinet has approved the draft of Mental Health Act 2018 with provision of punishment to physicians for issuing false certificate on mental health.  The approval was given in the weekly meeting of the cabinet held at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with Prime Minister

Vitamin A Plus campaign underway

DHAKA: The national campaign to feed children vitamin A Plus capsule has begun on Saturday (July 14). Beginning from 8:00am, the campaign will continue till 4:00pm. Under the campaign, around 2.19 crore children (aged from 6-59 months) will be fed vitamin A Plus capsules across

10 ways to build muscle faster

Seeing new and faster gains doesn’t always require getting on a drastically different workout plan or following an ultra-scientific diet. Trying to Build Muscle? These 6 Things are Getting in Your Way. Small changes can add up to major results. Start making the following tweaks 

Tips to safeguard your health in monsoon

Rainy season allows you to experience beautiful moments like playing in the rain, the smell of the wet soil, watery sky and dancing in the rain. But, it is important that you must take extra care of your health as this season also invites many health problems. DON’TS: Avoid

865 people affected by AIDS in 2017 in Bangladesh

SATKHIRA: Some 865 persons have been affected by acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in Bangladesh in 2017. Of them, 639 are male, 213 are female and 13 are hermaphrodite. The disclosure was made at an AIDS prevention workshop in Satkhira civil surgeon’s office on Wednesday

Action if C-section conducted unnecessarily

DHAKA: Health and Family Welfare state minister Zahid Malek said action will be taken for performing Caesarean Section or C-Section surgery on pregnant women for delivery. The state minister made the warning at a press conference organized on the occasion of Safe Motherhood Day at the

GL Commission proposes bold agenda for sexual, reproductive health and rights

Johannesburg, South Africa:  The Guttmacher-Lancet Commission on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights—a collaboration of global health, development and human rights experts from around the world—called on national governments, international agencies, donors, civil society groups

Minister urges pharmaceutical companies to reduce drug price

DHAKA: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim urged the pharmaceutical company owners to reduce the price of drugs for the sake of common people.   The minister was addressing the annual general meeting of Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (BAPI), at