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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,…
Read More »Three-quarters of children in face extreme heat: UN
Industry Desk: Three-quarters of children in South Asia are already facing dangerously high temperatures, the highest level worldwide, as the impact of climate change grows, the United Nations warned Monday.About 460 million children are exposed to extreme heat in South Asia, or 76 percent of children, compared to a third…
Read More »Dengue patients from nearby districts flock to DMCH as cases surge
Staff Correspondent: Garment factory worker Ashraful Islam was diagnosed with dengue fever a few days ago in Narayanganj General (Victoria) Hospital. He was then shifted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital but with no vacancy, he initially failed to acquire some space even on the floor.Later, he found an open space…
Read More »Saline crisis looms large as number of dengue patients soars
Staff Correspondent: There is a shortage of intravenous saline in the market. The demand for intravenous saline has soared as the number of dengue patients is rising. However, the supply is not enough as compared to demand. This crisis of saline came to the fore while speaking to concerned government…
Read More »Dengue patients overwhelm govt hospitals in Dhaka
Staff Correspondent: As the dengue cases surge, government hospitals in the capital are facing shortage of beds and staff to provide adequate care for patients.Visiting various hospitals in the city, the found that hospitals including Mugda Medical College Hospital, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College Hospital, Matuail Institute…
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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 …
