Disease

There have been 30,601 confirmed cases of measles in Europe and Central Asia between January and 5 December 2023, up from 909 throughout 2022, marking a 3266 per cent increase in cases of the vaccine-preventable disease,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...