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WHO reaches agreement to tackle future pandemics

WHO reaches agreement to tackle future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have reached an agreement to prepare the world for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, the organisation said on Wednesday. The legally binding pact is intended to shore up the world's defences against new pathogens after the

Two die of dengue fever in 24 hours

Two die of dengue fever in 24 hours

Two more people have died of Aedes mosquito-borne dengue fever in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours after a gap of seven days. With that, the number of deaths from the illness has risen to 16. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) last reported a dengue-related death on Apr 5. The la

Newborn, maternal care challenges significant in BD: UN IGME

Newborn, maternal care challenges significant in BD: UN IGME

Bangladesh is facing significant challenges in maternal and newborn care, according to new reports released by the United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME). While progress has been made since 1990, the country continues to record the highest rate of stillbirths in


Doctors deliver only half their potential: BMU Director

Doctors deliver only half their potential: BMU Director

 The state of healthcare in Bangladesh’s public hospitals continues to be a matter of concern, with Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) and Dhaka Medical College Hospital often at the centre of discussions.   Thousands of patients visit BMU’s outpatient department daily, yet

Two new dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Two new dengue cases reported in 24hrs

Two more new dengue cases were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Wednesday morning, bringing the total number of cases to 1,851 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). One new case was reported in each of Dhaka North City Corporation and Dhaka South City Cor

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