One death, 466 hospitalisations
City Desk : Bangladesh has recorded one death from dengue fever, while 466 people have been hospitalised nationwide over the past 24 hours.The latest fatality...
Health
Experts urge greater funding, public-private partnerships to expand mental health services
NN Online: Experts have suggested increases in allocation for mental health services, integration of the services into general health services, and greater cooperation among stakeholders...
5,206 qualify in special 48th BCS MCQ exam for doctors
NN Online: A total of 5,206 candidates have cleared the multiple-choice question (MCQ) exam under the special 48th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS), which is aimed...
AI revolutionises primary eye care in Bangladesh
In a nation marked by high population density and a growing burden of chronic diseases, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) systems into primary eye...
Slashing the Lifeline: Cutting the Health Budget is a National Setback
Muhammad Mahtabuddin: The national budget has been proposed at Taka 7.90 trillion, somewhat lower than the previous year’s figure of Taka 7.97 trillion. From media...
Five more COVID-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours
NN Online: The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed five new COVID-19 deaths and 36 infections across the country in the 24 hours...
Agreement with Indonesia’s MAK to boost healthcare with cutting-edge technology
NN Online: In a significant move to strengthen Bangladesh’s healthcare infrastructure, Techvital Systems Limited has entered into a strategic sales partnership with Mega Andalan Kalasan...
Osmaninagar hospital shut due to staff shortage
S A Shofiee, Sylhet : The 50-bed Osmaninagar Upazila Health Complex in Sylhet, built at a cost of about Tk 27 crore, has been idle...
7th Thyroid Fair 2025 & 16th Thyroid Conference Announced in Dhaka
NN Report: The Bangladesh Institute of Thyroid Medicine and Imaging Research (BITMIR) and The Thyroid Center Ltd. have jointly organized the 16th Thyroid Conference, a...
Bangladesh Harm Reduction Foundation: A step towards ensuring better public health policies
NN Online Desk: A major policy-focused press conference was held in the capital Tuesday as the newly formed Bangladesh Harm Reduction Foundation (BHRF) brought together...
Evercare Hospital Dhaka observes World Cancer Day
NN Online: Evercare Hospital Dhaka (EHD) – the first JCI-accredited hospital in the country – commemorated World Cancer Day 2025 by hosting a programme to...
Loopholes in Urban Health: What to Do, How to Do!!!
Maliha Khan Majlish Dhaka has accommodated approximately 23.9 million in its 306.4 km-square core. After 1972, sovereign Bangladesh started its journey with 1.7 million people, while standing...