'End of AIDS' possible by 2030: UN
"The end of AIDS" is still possible by 2030, the United Nations insisted Thursday, but cautioned that the world's deadliest pandemic could only be halted if leaders grasped the opportunity
DSCC opens control room to combat dengue
The Dhaka South City Corporation yesterday launched a dedicated central control room as part of its measures to prevent the spread of dengue fever and control the proliferation of Aedes mosquitoes.
Dengue fever: Country sees highest hospitalisation, 5 more deaths
Five dengue patients died during the 24 hours till this morning showing an alarming trend of dengue this year
Dengue now in 57 districts
Dengue has spread to 57 districts, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque yesterday as the country recorded its highest number of deaths and hospital admissions this year from the mosquito-borne disease.
Dengue surge may last till September
As the dengue outbreak looms large, Health Minister Zahid Maleque has hinted potential escalation of the dengue outbreak, predicting a surge in cases over the next three months, from July to September
Two more die of dengue, 820 patients hospitalised in a day
Two more deaths were reported from dengue in the last 24 hours till this morning, raising the fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 67 this year
Dengue fever: 7 patients die, most in a single day this year
Seven dengue patients died in the 24 hours till this morning, which is the highest number in a single day so far this year
Bangladesh sees 1st Covid death since June 27
Bangladesh reported one more Covid-19-linked death and 66 fresh cases in 24 hours till this morning. This is the first Covid-related death in the country since June 27th
Mugda hospital overwhelmed by dengue patients
The capital’s Mugda Medical College Hospital has been struggling to cope with the steep rise in the number of dengue patients over the last few weeks.
61 new Covid cases in 24 hrs
Bangladesh reported 61 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till this morning
Dengue death toll rises to 76 as 3 more die
Three dengue patients died while 889 others were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Anti-dengue drive: 4 state-owned establishments fined Tk 20 lakh
Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today fined four state-owned establishments in the capital's Karwan Bazar after finding mosquito larvae in the buildings.
Combating Dengue: DNCC deploys drones
Dhaka North City Corporation has deployed drones to identify mosquito breeding sites, especially on rooftop gardens of houses.
Combating Dengue: More proactive measures needed
As the number of dengue patients continues to rise rapidly, and fatalities soar, authorities are urging each other for more proactive measures.
A young life lost to dengue
The death of Srabanti Sarkar showed how severe the dengue outbreak is becoming in Chattogram
Dengue breeding ground: DSCC to respond in 15 mins if informed
Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh today said mosquito control workers will arrive to destroy Aedes mosquito larvae within 15 minutes of being informed
