Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have become popular again with the rains pouring down this season. These mosquitoes are responsible for spreading dengue, which is a severe fever causing a lot of muscle and bone pain. Each year, an estimated 400 million…
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Experts sound alarm over drug-resistant malaria strain
Multidrug-resistant forms of malaria-causing parasites are spreading across southeast Asia leading to “alarmingly high” treatment failure rates of widely used frontline medication, researchers warned Tuesday. In twin studies published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal, they revealed that in parts…
2 suspected drug peddlers killed in Cox’s Bazar ‘gunfight’
Cox’s Bazar, July 24 (UNB) – Two suspected drug peddlers, including a Rohingya man, were killed in a reported gunfight with members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) in Teknaf upazila on early Wednesday. The deceased were identified as Mohammad Kamal,…
Dengue infects 7,700 in seven months
Dhaka – Dengue has taken a severe turn this year with official figures showing 7,766 people getting infected since January and six of them losing their lives. Dr Mostafijur Rahman, associate professor of Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, argued that…
PM Sheikh Hasina undergoes eye surgery in London
Dhaka, Jul 23 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, now on an official visit to the UK, underwent a surgery in her left eye at a London hospital on Monday. “The prime minister underwent the operation in her left eye…
Study: Millions should stop taking aspirin for heart health
Washington, Jul 23 (AP/UNB) — Millions of people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack may need to rethink the pill-popping, Harvard researchers reported Monday. A daily low-dose aspirin is recommended for people who have already had a heart…
How the world can be better prepared to handle epidemics
By Ifeanyi Nsofor ABUJA, Jul 19 2019 (IPS) – The 2019 G20 Summit was held recently in Osaka, Japan. The Summit ended with the “G20 Osaka Leaders’ Declaration”, which identifies health as a prerequisite for sustainable and inclusive economic growth,…
US leads donor funding to fight AIDS amidst overall decline
By Caley Pigliucci UN, Jul 19 2019 (IPS) – Since 2010, donor funding to fight HIV/AIDS in low-and middle-income countries has dropped significantly, according to a new report released recently.
Explain failure to prevent Dengue: HC asks 2 city corporations
Dhaka, July 22 – After expressing dissatisfaction over the two Dhaka city corporations report regarding the Dengue prevention, the High Court (HC) on Monday summoned the chief health officials of the two Dhaka city corporations to appear before it to…
Habiganj Civil Surgeon dies of ‘dengue virus’ infection
Habiganj, July 22 (UNB) – Civil Surgeon of Habiganj died at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College & Hospital (SBMCH) in the capital on Sunday night reportedly after being affected by dengue virus. Confirming the death, Shah Alam, administrative officer of Civil…
Dengue in Bangladesh alarming, not out of control: WHO
Dhaka, July 20 (UNB) – Claiming that the dengue prevalence in Bangladesh is under control compared to other countries like the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon urged city dwellers to remain alert and…
BSMMU to conduct 5 more liver transplants in August
Health Desk The Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) will carry out five more complex liver transplant surgeries free of cost in August following the first-ever June 24 sucessful operation. BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Prof Kanak Kanti Barua today came up with…
Dhaka North City launch dengue awareness campaign
Dhaka, Jul 19 (UNB)- Home Minister Asaduzzzaman Khan Kamal on Friday said the government will do everything necessary to control Aedes mosquitoes which is responsible for spread of dengue . “Currently dengue is the most severe mosquito-borne disease. The government…
EPA rejects challenge of pesticide linked to brain damage
Washington, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) — The Environmental Protection Agency rejected a key legal challenge Thursday to a pesticide linked to brain damage in children, saying environmental groups had failed to prove that a ban was warranted. The agency’s defense of…
Scientists find new way to kill disease-carrying mosquitoes
New York, Jul 17 (AP/UNB) — Scientists say they nearly eliminated disease-carrying mosquitoes on two islands in China using a new technique. But it’s not clear whether this will be practical for larger areas or how expensive it’ll be. In…
US judge slashes jury award in Roundup cancer case
A US judge on Wednesday slashed punitive damages a jury ordered Monsanto to pay in a Roundup cancer trial, saying the sum was too high despite the company’s “reprehensible” conduct. US District Court Judge Vince Chhabria denied a request by…
Access to medicines fundamental to enjoyment of health
Geneva, 12 Jul (Kanaga Raja) – Access to medicines and vaccines is one of the fundamental elements for the full realization of the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health and…
WHO warns of too sugary baby foods
Commercial baby foods often contain too much sugar and display confusing ingredient lists, according to a UN report that proposed new guidelines today to improve infant diets. The World Health Organization (WHO) examined nearly 8,000 products from more than 500…
Medicare moving towards covering acupuncture for back pain
Washington, Jul 16 (AP/UNB) — Medicare says it’s moving toward potentially covering acupuncture for chronic low back pain as an alternative to opioid painkillers that can become addictive. The agency announced its initial decision Monday. For now, access will be…
Stay healthy during Hajj pilgrimage
The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the largest mass gathering in the world. The Hajj pilgrimage is undertaken by millions of Muslims every year and staying healthy and strong during the physically demanding journey is…
Seminar on Vitamin-D deficiency held
Health Desk A seminar on Vitamin-D deficiency was held in city’s Kurmitola General Hospital (KGH) under Dhaka Cantonment area yesterday. It was jointly organized by Department of Medicine of Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) and KGH with AFMC Commandant Maj…
Aedes mosquito: Legal notice to Dhaka South City Corpn
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) – A legal notice has been served to Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor and its chief executive officer asking them to provide Tk 50 lakh as compensation for its failure to take any effective measure…
Air pollution may age your lungs faster, says study
Dhaka, July 11 (UNB) – Exposure to outdoor air pollution is linked to decreased lung function and an increased risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a study of over 300,000 people published Tuesday, reports The Indian…
Dengue incidence higher this year: Dhaka South City Mayor
Dhaka, July 9 (UNB) – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon on Tuesday said the infection rate of dengue fever is comparatively higher than the previous years. “The medicines we’re using to kill the mosquitos are slightly less…
Bladder cancer ‘attacked and killed by common cold virus’
Dhaka, Jul 8 (UNB) – A strain of the common cold virus can infect and kill bladder cancer cells, a small study suggests, reports the BBC. All signs of the disease disappeared in one patient, and in 14 others there…
Rights group calls Duterte’s drug war crime against humanity
Manila, Jul 9 (AP/UNB) — Amnesty International urgently called for international pressure and an immediate U.N. investigation to help end what it says are possible crimes against humanity in the Philippine president’s bloody anti-drug crackdown. The London-based rights watchdog said…
Antibiotics can weaken flu defences, says new study
Dhaka, July 7 (UNB) – Antibiotics can leave the lung vulnerable to flu viruses, leading to significantly worse infections and symptoms, according to a study, reports The Indian Exress. The research, published in the journal Cell Reports, discovered that signals…
Surgery restores arm function in some paralysed patients
Surgeons in Australia have managed to restore arm function in paralysed patients, allowing them to feed themselves, use tools and handle electronic devices, according to the results of a groundbreaking study released today . Thirteen young adults who had suffered…
Three-year-old girl latest Philippines ‘drug war’ victim
UN Human Rights Council Should Adopt Resolution to Stop Carnage On Sunday, a 3-year-old girl became the latest casualty of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs,” which has killed thousands over the past three years. Myka Ulpina died after…
Hacked by miscreants mother-daughter in health complex
Chandpur, July 3 (UNB) – Police Super Jihadul Kabir visited Faridganj Health Complex to see the condition of the mother and daughter who were hacked by miscreants four days back over a spurned marriage proposal. The incident took place on…