In the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (BADAS) spent around Tk1.14 billion to provide free insulin, medicines, and healthcare to diabetic patients across the country. Currently, more than 6.5 million of the country's 13.8 million diabetic patients, nearly half, are
As Bangladesh's economy continues to grow, certain public health challenges persist -- particularly in child health, nutrition, maternal health, and adolescent well-being. To ensure lasting and sustainable progress in these sectors, donor-dependent interventions alone are no longer sufficient; inno
A fundamental virtual reality (VR) simulation system was installed at Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H) in Dhaka on Wednesday. The VR simulation system has been installed at the hospital to provide eye surgeons with realistic, hands-on training aimed at enhancing their cataract
The dengue situation in Bangladesh continues to worsen, with six more deaths and 1,195 new hospitalisations recorded across the country in the 24 hours till Sunday morning. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the latest figures bring this year’s total death toll f
Nearly 80 per cent of strokes are preventable through lifestyle modifications and controlling high blood pressure, quitting smoking, avoiding unhealthy diets and staying physically active, said experts. The experts said this at the International Stroke Conference 2025 held on Sunday at Bangladesh
Suha Travels Thailand has brought a new surprise to medical tourism at the 13th Bangladesh Travel and Tourism Fair (BTTF) being held at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center in the capital. The company has brought the services of 15 renowned hospitals in Thailand to its fingertips. It has
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Thursday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 278 this year. During the period, 928 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total infected-case to 69,356 this ye
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Wednesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 275 this year. During the period, 964 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total infected-case to 68,428 this yea
Under the global theme "No Safe Level: Act Now to End Lead Exposure," YouthNet Global and Pure Earth Bangladesh, in coordination with the Department of Environment and with support from UNICEF, jointly organised a public awareness rally, human chain, and discussion session at the Dhaka Press Club t
A recent study has found lead concentrations as high as 190,000ppm in decorative paints sold in Bangladesh, far exceeding the legal limit of 90ppm set for safe use. The research, conducted by the Environment and Social Development Organization (ESDO) with support from the Lead Exposure Elimination
