Disease

AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”

News Hour Correspondent - Sep 18, 2023

The 2023 Grant Cycle Co-Design Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia” took place from September 13–17, 2023, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AI-SAROSH is an AI-powered platform that aims to transform...
Launch of new report on multisectoral actions for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases

News Hour Correspondent - Sep 15, 2023

A new WHO report: “Global mapping report on multisectoral action to strengthen the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and mental health conditions” highlighting experiences from around the world, will be launched tomorrow at an online...
A new healthcare paradigm: Integrating noncommunicable diseases in the HIV response

News Hour Correspondent - Sep 8, 2023

Integrating noncommunicable disease (NCD) health services for people living with HIV delivers significant returns on investment and better health outcomes for patients, according to the new report Spending Wisely: Exploring the economic and societal benefits of...
Bangladesh got the highest global fatality rate from dengue!

News Hour Correspondent - Sep 3, 2023

On Saturday, the health directorate announced the greatest number of dengue deaths in the nation—21—bringing the total for this year to 618. Currently, Bangladesh is second in the world for dengue-related infections after Brazil, which this...
According to expert early liver cancer is occurring in Bangladesh

News Hour Correspondent - Jul 25, 2023

Early liver cancer is a growing health concern in Bangladesh, as more people are being diagnosed with the disease at advanced stages. According to experts, early detection of liver cancer can significantly improve the chances of...
Deaths from dengue now total 100

News Hour Correspondent - Jul 15, 2023

With seven more deaths recorded in the past day alone, the total number of deaths from dengue virus this year has reached 100. In a press statement, the directorate general of health services (DGHS) reported that...
DGHS focuses on preventive measures to contain dengue outbreak

News Hour Correspondent - Jul 12, 2023

In light of the sharp rise in dengue cases since late June, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) today concentrated on preventive efforts to limit the disease’s spread. “People have been asked not to be...
Narayana Health’s Uro-Oncology Expert Shares Knowledge on Robotics in Prostate Cancer with 100+ Doctors in Bangladesh

News Hour Correspondent - Jul 10, 2023

Oncology Present & Future Bangladesh and Narayana Health (NH), one of India’s top healthcare organizations, successfully organized a conference on the “Use of Robotics in Prostate Cancer” in Dhaka on Saturday, July 8. With more than...
Diabetes diagnoses are expected to more than treble to 1.3 billion by 2050

Mridha Shihab Mahmud - Jun 23, 2023

According to new data released on Friday, the global diabetes population will more than double to 1.3 billion by 2050, owing to structural racism and significant disparities between countries. According to the most thorough worldwide data...
The United States must learn from the lessons of PEPFAR

News Hour Correspondent - Jun 5, 2023

The International AIDS Society (IAS) is concerned that proposed changes to the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) could undermine its most valuable asset: its high-level position inside the administration and HIV response operations....