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Convocation ceremony of Postgraduate Program on Pediatric Nutrition held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Nov 24, 2016News Hour: The convocation ceremony and workshop on ‘Postgraduate Program on Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN)’ was held at Lé Méridian in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh on November 22. Nestlé Nutrition Institute (NNI), in collaboration with Boston... -
Tonic Let’s Move Bangladesh! is gaining considerable momentum
Nov 21, 2016News Hour: Tonic Let’s Move Bangladesh! challenge the first of its kind initiative by a health service provider in the country, is gaining considerable momentum in its early stages. Taking place over the course of November, the... -
United Hospital observed COPD day in Bangladesh
Nov 18, 2016News Hour: The theme of World COPD For the year 2016 is “Breathe in the knowledge”. COPD or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a progressive lung disease in which the airways of the lungs become damaged,... -
Number of people living with high blood pressure has almost doubled worldwide over past 40 years
Nov 17, 2016News Hour: In the past 40 years, there has been a large increase in the number of people living with high blood pressure worldwide because of population growth and ageing—rising from 594 million in 1975 to... -
66% believe they could not get diabetes, Telenor Health survey said
Nov 12, 2016Dr. Fred Hersch As with every year, since 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) observe World Diabetes Day on November 14. The day marks the birth of Frederick Banting, co-discoverer... -
Powerful new campaign urges tobacco users to believe lung cancer warnings on tobacco packs
Nov 10, 2016News Hour: A powerful national mass media campaign to show the deadly harm of tobacco – and support the warning labels now on tobacco packs in Bangladesh – was launched today by Mr. Zahid Maleque MP,... -
Monthly cost of $1-2 per person could ensure access to basic package of 201 essential medicines
Nov 7, 2016News Hour: Despite some progress, serious problems with medicine quality and safety persist in many low- and middle-income countries. At their most benign, poor quality medicines have no treatment effect, and at their worst cause human... -
Only 55% of people with obesity have received a formal obesity diagnosis
Nov 7, 2016News Hour: The “Awareness, Care and Treatment In Obesity Management” (ACTION) study is the first US nationwide study to investigate barriers to obesity management from the perspective of people with obesity, healthcare professionals and employers. Divergent... -
Tonic launches “Let’s Move Bangladesh!” challenge for November
Nov 2, 2016News Hour: Started on Tuesday, 1st of November, the “Let’s Move Bangladesh!” challenge officially kickedoff via Tonic’s Facebook page and website. Anyone from any corner of Bangladesh can accept the challenge by making a pledge for... -
Breast cancer awareness program held in Dhaka, Bangladesh
Oct 29, 2016News Hour: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) organized a breast cancer awareness program for its female members at the Rajarbag Police Line. The event was supported by Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research (CCPR) and Bangladesh Breast...
