226 health workers killed in Lebanon since October 7
Nearly 230 health workers have been killed in Lebanon since the start of Israel鈥檚 war in Gaza following the October 7 attacks last year, the World Health Organisation said Friday.
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Integrated mosquito management stressed for containing dengue
An integrated mosquito management was emphasised to prevent dengue fever that has created a huge public health concern in Bangladesh over the years...
Road map to wholesome society
IN DEVELOPING nations such as Bangladesh, access to timely and quality health care remains a big challenge for a significant portion of the population. According to a report of the World Bank, Bangladesh suffers from...
Injured of uprising to get lifetime healthcare
The interim government on Thursday announced that the people injured in July-August student-led mass uprising will get a lifetime free medical services at all government hospitals...
Govt should heed grievances of wounded protesters
PROTESTERS injured during the student-mass uprising in July-August that toppled the autocratic Awami League government on August 5 having not received adequate support for treatment and rehabilitation from the interim government is unacceptable. About 30,000 people, including many students, were injured in the uprising while at least 708 died...
Growing early diabetes incidence warrants early attention
AN ALARMING increase in the number of people with diabetes, especially young people, warrants a comprehensive government approach to head off any likely burden on public health. Research show that, especially, Type 2 diabetes, which is usually evident in people aged more than 40 years, is increasing in children and young people, pushing up the...
Kids feel less family support, more school pressure: WHO
Youths in Europe, Canada and Central Asia feel less family support and more school pressure than before, the World Health Organisation warned Wednesday, urging countries to improve teens鈥� social environments...
Toxic smog smothering Delhi smashes WHO limit
Residents of India鈥檚 capital New Delhi choked in a blanketing toxic smog Wednesday as worsening air pollution surged past 50 times the World Health Organization鈥檚 recommended daily maximum...
Emon becomes Praava Health COO
Mohammad Abdul Matin Emon has been appointed as chief operating officer of Praava Health, said a press release.
WHO warns of ransomware attacks on hospitals
The World Health Organization and some 50 countries issued a warning Friday at the United Nations about the rise of ransomware attacks against hospitals, with the United States specifically blaming Russia.
Creation of public health infrastructure
PUBLICLY financed health services cover clinical, preventive and promotive services in many countries, including Bangladesh. But as people globally are more interested in instant relief from...
WHO 鈥榙eeply concerned鈥� about 鈥榬ising attacks鈥� on Lebanon healthcare
The World Health Organisation said Friday it was deeply concerned about Israeli attacks hitting healthcare workers and facilities in Lebanon, in its war against Hezbollah.
7 more die of dengue
Seven more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 297 this year...
Govt urged to ensure vitamin fortified edible oil
Public health campaigners and researchers at a discussion on Wednesday urged the government to ensure fortification of vitamin A with the edible oil according to the law...
Role of youth in fight against air pollution
AMID the lingering haze over Bangladesh鈥檚 cities, air pollution has become an escalating public health crisis. From brick kilns to traffic congestion, harmful pollutants seep into every aspect of urban life, making this not just a climate issue but a matter of human survival. These fine particulate matters 鈥� dust, soot, and smoke 鈥� can penetrate the lungs...
Deplorable absence of effective air quality enhancement plan
POLLUTION, especially air pollution, has for long been a major cause for concern for public health and yet, the authorities have consistently remained nonchalant to the issues. Air pollution has, meanwhile, been a threat to city dwellers as air quality in cities, especially Dhaka, has deteriorated. Certain city areas are more affected by air pollution. The photograph...
Six more die of dengue, 1,248 hospitalised
At least six people died of dengue and 1,248 others were hospitalised across the country in the past 24 hours till Sunday morning, raising the death from dengue infection to 277 so far this year...
WHO chief says north Gaza in 鈥榗atastrophic鈥� danger
The World Health Organisation chief warned Saturday of a disastrous situation in the north of war-ravaged Gaza, with 鈥榠ntensive military operations unfolding around and within healthcare facilities鈥�...
Govt should investigate dengue further for better management
AN INCREASING number of death from dengue infection may have been the result, as experts believe, of mutation in both the dengue virus and its vector 鈥� primarily, Aedes aegypti. As dengue virus has its genome based on ribonucleic acid which can mutate fast to adapt to adverse conditions, experts say that such...
Praava hosts 鈥楶ink Together鈥� to raise breast cancer awareness
Praava Health has recently hosted the 鈥楶ink Together鈥� event aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer at Banani in Dhaka.
Improvement of mental health stressed
Educationists and education activists at an exchange of views in Dhaka on Sunday said that all stakeholders should work together to improve the mental health of the primary students...
WHO says world cholera vaccine stockpile empty as Bangladesh, others seek help
There are no more oral cholera vaccines left in the global stockpile, the World Health Organization said Friday, with the shortage jeopardising work to stop the disease's spread.
BRAC Healthcare opens new branch at Siddheswari
BRAC Healthcare Limited, a concern of BRAC Enterprises, on Thursday inaugurated its third healthcare centre at Siddheswari in Dhaka.
Health Protection Act pending since 2014: adviser
Bangladesh interim government health and family welfare adviser Nurjahan Begum revealed on Friday that Health Protection Act, which was initiated in 2014, was yet to be finalised.
Rizwana for adoption of healthy habits for building bright future
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government environment, forest and climate change adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan emphasised the importance of adopting healthy habits for a brighter and more resilient future on Friday.
140 killed in Nigeria fuel tanker explosion
An explosion has killed more than 140 people in northern Nigeria as crowds rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker, officials said on Wednesday.
Amazon wants to be everything to everyone
Amazon is bolstering its e-commerce empire while continuing a march deeper into people鈥檚 lives, from robots to healthcare and entertainment...
Dengue deaths top 200 since January in Bangladesh
At least two more people died of dengue and 490 others were hospitalised across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the number of death from...
UN probe accuses Israel of seeking to 鈥榙estroy鈥� Gaza healthcare
Israel is deliberately targeting health facilities and killing and torturing medical personnel in Gaza, UN investigators said Thursday, accusing the country of 鈥榗rimes against humanity鈥�.
Time to prioritize mental health in the workplace
SO AS to secure living, we usually work and dedicate at least one-third of 24 hours or more at the workplace. For instance, a person with a 35-year-long career has spent about a decade in the workplace dealing with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders. Since it has been entangled with us, its impact on every sphere of our lives is undeniable...