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Nearly 20m people at risk of extreme heat
Staff Correspondent: More than 17 million people in five major cities of the country are at risk of extreme heat, experiencing various physical problems even during the monsoon. Among them, those under 9 years of age and over 65 are particularly affected by the physical impacts of the heat.These cities…
Read More »Khaleda Zia now taken back to cabin from CCU
Staff Correspondent: BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, who is now undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, was shifted to the cabin again from the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) yesterday morning.“Khaleda Zia was taken back to the cabin from CCU around 11 am,” AZM Zahid Hossain, medical board member of…
Read More »NASA registers summer ‘23 as hottest on record
Industry Desk: The summer of 2023 was Earth’s hottest since global records began in 1880, NASA announced on Thursday.The months of June, July, and August combined were 0.41 degrees Fahrenheit (0.23 degrees Celsius) warmer than any other summer in NASA’s record, and 2.1 degrees Fahrenheit (1.2 Celsius) warmer than the…
Read More »Adolescent health care essential to establish women’s rights
17-point declaration at National SRHR Conference Staff Correspondent: The two-day ‘National SRHR Conference and Youth Conference-23’, ended on Tuesday with announcing 17-point declaration.The declaration mentions the importance of ensuring adolescent health care in establishing women’s rights and calls for concerted action by the government and non-governmental organizations in this regard.…
Read More »Health minister blames local govt’s failure to control mosquitoes
Staff Correspondent: Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque has drawn attention to the critical need of effective mosquito control measures in order to combat the rising number of dengue cases in the country.While speaking at an event at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital yesterday (12 September),…
Read More »Healthcare facilities available to tackle dengue outbreak: DGHS
Staff Correspondent: The authorities have ensured adequate healthcare facilities for dengue patients as the entire country is in the grip of the mosquito-borne disease.“Dengue positive cases have been increasing alarmingly in the country since the early July this year… we are working constantly to provide adequate healthcare facilities for dengue…
Read More »Course ends without practical classes in Netrakona Medical College
Staff Correspondent: Netrakona Medical College was launched in 2019 with 50 students. However, even after four and a half years since its establishment, the college has not yet secured a permanent campus location. The absence of dedicated academic buildings and laboratories is another pressing issue.Educational activities are currently being conducted…
Read More »Dengue patients4-5 times higherthan official figure
Staff Correspondent: With the worsening dengue situation in the country, the numbers of dengue patients and deaths have been increasing day by day while the actual number of dengue patients of the country is 4-5 times higher than the official projection delivered by the health directorate.A large number of dengue…
Read More »WHO urges swift action as dengue cases surge in BD
Staff Correspondent: A significant surge in dengue fever cases has gripped Bangladesh, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Friday, calling for efforts to control the mosquito vector population and minimise individual exposure such as using mosquito repellents and wearing long-sleeved clothes.The outbreak, which escalated rapidly since late June,…
Read More »Saline shortage feared as demand jumps over 1000pc
Managing Dengue patients Staff Correspondent: As the dengue onslaught continues, demand for liquid saline in hospitals has increased exponentially, reaching 10-12 times (over 1000%) the usual requirement, leading authorities to fear an imminent shortage in supply.Several medical institutions in Dhaka, including Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, Mugda Medical College and Hospital,…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
