DGHS chief says false claims on typhoid vaccine spreading online are being traced and countered
Sameer Karki, Country Director, iDE Bangladesh, talks to Shams Rashid of The Daily Star
Villagers ate meat of sick cow; alert issued
Typhoid contamination peaks in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Nepal: Lancet report
Death reported from Dhaka South City Corporation area
Dengue cases cross 55,000 mark
Health ministry set the date for MBBS and BDS entrance exams for December 12
About 70% of the roughly one billion people with obesity live in low and middle-income countries
Emerging research highlights a surprising link between vitiligo in children and an increased risk of hearing loss.
Mr Rahman, 56 years old, came to the hospital with a complaint of severe pain in several joints, causing difficulties in walking and other daily activities. The patient said he had experienced a fever that lasted 2 to 3 days. After examination it was diagnosed as a case of post-chikungunya. Like Mr Rahman, many people are suffering from severe pain in different joints and muscles, especially after Chikungunya fever. Every day many of them are seeking relief from this obnoxious pain and discomfort in their lives.
Household food insecurity remains a significant challenge in Bangladesh, particularly for low-income households, driven by high food prices and climate shocks. World Food Day 2025, observed on 16 October, draws critical attention to the global fight against food insecurity..Food upcycling
Leading global health organisations have issued new guidelines to prevent and manage postpartum haemorrhage (PPH)—the world’s leading cause of maternal death.
Dr Rashed Ashraf.Surgery is a life-saving intervention, but the period that follows can be challenging. Severe pain after an operation is not just a source of suffering; it can lead to delayed recovery, increased hospital stays, higher risk of complications such as blood clots, and even lo
Several countries, including New Zealand, have achieved success by adopting realistic policies to reduce tobacco-related harm. However, Bangladesh still lacks such policies or strategies. As a result, despite strict regulations, due to a lack of endorsements, tobacco poses a significant health risk. To overcome this situation, it is essential to formulate an effective and practical harm reduction policy for tobacco that is applicable to a country like Bangladesh, where existing laws are yet to be properly implemented.
The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2025 report revealed that global tobacco use had declined significantly, with the number of users dropping from 1.38 billion in 2000 to 1.2 billion in 2024—a 27% relative decrease since 2010. Despite this progress, one in five adults worldwide still used tobacco, contributing to millions of preventable deaths.
In a major leap forward for sleep science, researchers have uncovered five distinct “sleep” profiles—patterns that reveal how our nightly rest is intertwined with mental health, cognition, and even the way our brains are wired.
A recent research published in the JAMA Watch has examined the safety of using statins—medications commonly prescribed to lower cholesterol—during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Historically, statins have been contraindicated during pregnancy due to concerns about potential risks to foetal development.
As wars, disasters, and epidemics continue to upend lives across the world, the World Health Organisation (WHO) marked world mental health day 2025 with a clear message — mental health must be protected in humanitarian emergencies.
