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2023: the year of dengue devastation
The year 2023 is marked by the worst outbreak of dengue since the disease’s first official appearance in 2000. The country witnessed 1,705 dengue-related deaths and a total of 321,179 reported cases this year.
Country records 1st death from dengue this year
One person died due to dengue today. This is the first death of this year related to the disease, according to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
2023: The year of dengue devastation
Experts urge for early steps to prevent similar outbreak
World AIDS Day 2023
The world can end AIDS, with communities leading the way. Organisations of communities living with, at risk of, or affected by HIV are the frontline of progress in the HIV response.
Health centres to remain open 24/7 to curb maternal mortality rate: minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque today said the government will keep the more than 4,500 health and family welfare centres in the country open round the clock to reduce the maternal mortality rate
Threat of Nipah virus looms large
In winter, people love to indulge in the season’s delicacies, raw date juice being one of those.
266 died from AIDS this year, 1,276 identified: DGHS
The number HIV/AIDS infections and deaths is increasing in Bangladesh, a DGHS study said.
Second-time infection drives up dengue deaths
One of the main reasons behind dengue deaths this year was second-time infection, while other reasons include late hospitalisation and comorbidity, according to the recent findings of the health directorate’s death review committee.
Charity hospital struggling to stay afloat
Joynal Abedin, a resident of Mymensingh Sadar upazila, established a charity hospital -- Momtaz Hospital -- with his life’s savings to provide medical support to poor people in his locality and other neighbouring villages.
Dengue: 4 die, 239 hospitalised in a day
1,686 deaths, 3,19,475 cases this year
The vaping trap
The prevalence of vaping among young people and adolescents has significantly increased.
Global health achievements 2023: Reasons for hope
The 75th anniversary of the World Health Organisation (WHO) was observed in 2023.
Skipping the sparkle - Part 1
Two roads diverged in a mall and a forest—which one will you choose to explore? An oniomaniac will prefer discovering hidden gems in shops rather than nature’s wonders.
RSV vaccine to protect young and old
Industry-sponsored two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine assessed the efficacy of a bivalent prefusion-stabilised F glycoprotein RSV vaccine, targeting vulnerable populations—pregnant women and older adults—susceptible to severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections.
WHO announces the development of a guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse people
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Departments of Gender, Rights, and Equity—Diversity,
When does excess smoking-related mortality subside after quitting?
After giving up smoking for three decades, individuals substantially lowered their chances of dying prematurely due to heart disease, cancer, or respiratory issues.
The power of priority - Part II
Neglectful parenting behaviours may be traced back to individuals who experienced neglect in their own families. These individuals may not understand or know how to care for their family members.
Advancing urological care
Few have made an impact in urological medicine, like Dr Chin Chong Min, a leading urologist from Singapore. Recently, he visited Bangladesh and had an interview with Star Health.
WHO officially recognises noma as a neglected tropical disease
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has taken a significant step by adding noma, a severe disease affecting the mouth and face, to its official list of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
Weight loss and brain health: impact on intracranial hypertension symptoms
New research published in the journal Neurology has highlighted a connection between body weight and a brain condition called idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH).
