Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in preventing mosquito-borne diseases by developing an intelligent vector mosquito surveillance system that offers scientific guidance for disease control. Developed by a team led by Chen Xiaoguang, a professor at Southern Medical University, this mo
Experts have suggested increases in allocation for mental health services, integration of the services into general health services, and greater cooperation among stakeholders to expand mental health services. Citing research data, they said investment in mental health services yields a return of
Authorities from various hospitals in Kunming have assured easier access to their medical services for Bangladeshi patients, as China wants to attract medical tourists from Bangladesh. The assurance was given during exchange of views with a 23-member delegation of Bangladeshi journalists, who conc
A prolonged shortage of radioactive iodine -- a critical post-surgical treatment for thyroid cancer -- has left patients across Bangladesh in limbo, with many facing delays of over six months amid growing uncertainty and distress. The import of the life-saving medicine has remained suspended due t
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said on Wednesday they have discovered differences in the DNA of people with chronic fatigue syndrome that should help dispel the notion that the debilitating condition is psychological or driven by laziness. Their study found eight areas of genetic code
Experts at a discussion in the city on Wednesday called for taking urgent steps to shut operation of the lead-leaking industrial sites that cause harm to children in Dhaka. icddr,b organised the discussion titled "Fighting Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh - Progress Made, Challenges Ahead" to highligh
Experts at a discussion in the city on Wednesday urged urgent action to stop lead-leaking industrial sites from harming children in Dhaka. icddr,b organised the discussion titled “Fighting Lead Poisoning in Bangladesh – Progress Made, Challenges Ahead” to highlight the widespread
Three more deaths were reported from dengue in the past 24 hours till Tuesday morning, raising the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 89 this year. The deaths have been reported in Chattogram divisions (Out of CC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), according to
The government has decided to reduce the prices of 10 types of coronary stents produced by three international companies for cardiac treatment in Bangladesh. The move will lower the cost from two producers by amounts ranging from Tk 3,000 to a maximum of Tk 88,000. When blood flow through the art
Experts at a policy dialogue on Sunday emphasised the urgent need for proper implementation of the health sector reform recommendations to help the sector flourish in line with the country's development goals. They also said there has been no visible and significant step to implement the recommend
