As Dhaka grapples with a relentless dengue outbreak, chikungunya, another mosquito-borne disease, has begun to spread, compounding the challenges facing the city’s residents. Since its symptoms are quite similar to dengue, it often leads to widespread confusion among patients as they are una
A World Health Organisation official on Thursday called for stronger surveillance in animals for evidence of infection with H5N1 bird flu in order to curb its spread. The official also urged stronger efforts to reduce the risk of transmission of the virus to new species of animals and to humans.
icddr,b, a global leader in health research and innovation, marked its 64th anniversary on its Mohakhali campus in Dhaka city. The event brought together staff, donors, media representatives and well-wishers to honour icddr,b’s legacy and achievements in a festive and joyous atmosphere. In
Eight cases of the Zika virus have been detected in Dhaka in October and November this year. Four of them have been identified by tests conducted at the ICDDR,B and the four others at Evercare Hospital. All of them are Dhaka residents. All eight were infected with the disease domestically but did
Economists and eminent citizens have urged the finance advisor to impose an effective cigarette taxation in the FY26. According to the World Health Organization's “Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs,” Bangladesh must reduce tobacco use by 30 per cent between 2010
Through the signing of a new project, Denmark and Bangladesh have further strengthened cooperation on food and agriculture to support safe and sustainable food production in Bangladesh. This latest project will address the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance and misuse of antibiotics in fo
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum said on Monday that there should be more research on dementia in the country. Speaking as the chief guest at a seminar on dementia care and rights organised by the Alzheimer Society of Bangladesh, she highlighted the importance of gathering data to better understand t
Eleven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 459 this year. In the recent fatalities, five occurred in the Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC), four in the Dhaka South City Corporatio
Since nearly the start of the pandemic, scientists have known that a Covid-19 infection increases the risk of heart problems, and a growing body of research now suggests that this risk can last until well after the infection has cleared, according to a new study. The study, conducted by researcher
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a major threat to global health, affecting the effectiveness of life-saving medicines and the management of infectious diseases worldwide. This year, we mark World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) after the landmark approval of the 2024 Political Declaration on AMR a
