hospitals
Terrible toilets
Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study.
We need a referral system that works
Acknowledging the current strain on the reference system is the first step.
Cardiac Implants For Children: Top hospitals using unauthorised devices
Unauthorised companies are smuggling a number of cardiac medical devices into the country and selling those to some of Dhaka’s top public and private hospitals without proper vetting, raising questions about health regulations and patient safety.
Hospitals with Poor Service: No escape from errant owners
Sahanara had brought her daughter Samia Akhter Sumaiya, 6, to Dhaka for treatment at the Nitor, commonly known as Pongu hospital. As soon as she reached the public hospital at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, a broker lured her to Crescent Hospital and Diagnostic Complex Limited in Mohammadpur, promising better treatment at a cheaper cost.
Lightning kills 9 in 6 dists
Nine people are killed and 21 others injured in separate incidents of lightning strike in six districts.
Emergency treatment for all critically injured in all hospitals, clinics
The High Court yesterday directed the government to take necessary steps for providing emergency medical services
Medicare stops in Chittagong
Patients were left to suffer yesterday as doctors stopped providing all sorts of healthcare services in private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Chittagong.
‘IS is plotting deadly cyber-attacks’
Islamic State militants are trying to develop the ability to launch deadly cyber-attacks on UK targets such as air traffic control or hospitals, Chancellor George Osborne says.
Editorial / Violation of professional ethics
A report published in this newspaper yesterday reveals an alarmingly high number of caesarean deliveries performed in private hospitals.
Terrible toilets
Only 68 percent of government hospitals have functional toilets, of which, only 33 percent are clean, as per a new study.
We need a referral system that works
Acknowledging the current strain on the reference system is the first step.
Cardiac Implants For Children: Top hospitals using unauthorised devices
Unauthorised companies are smuggling a number of cardiac medical devices into the country and selling those to some of Dhaka’s top public and private hospitals without proper vetting, raising questions about health regulations and patient safety.
Hospitals with Poor Service: No escape from errant owners
Sahanara had brought her daughter Samia Akhter Sumaiya, 6, to Dhaka for treatment at the Nitor, commonly known as Pongu hospital. As soon as she reached the public hospital at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, a broker lured her to Crescent Hospital and Diagnostic Complex Limited in Mohammadpur, promising better treatment at a cheaper cost.
Lightning kills 9 in 6 dists
Nine people are killed and 21 others injured in separate incidents of lightning strike in six districts.
Emergency treatment for all critically injured in all hospitals, clinics
The High Court yesterday directed the government to take necessary steps for providing emergency medical services
Medicare stops in Chittagong
Patients were left to suffer yesterday as doctors stopped providing all sorts of healthcare services in private hospitals and diagnostic centres in Chittagong.
‘IS is plotting deadly cyber-attacks’
Islamic State militants are trying to develop the ability to launch deadly cyber-attacks on UK targets such as air traffic control or hospitals, Chancellor George Osborne says.
Violation of professional ethics
A report published in this newspaper yesterday reveals an alarmingly high number of caesarean deliveries performed in private hospitals.
Manna denied proper treatment: Nagorik Oikyo
Nagorik Oikyo Convener Mahmudur Rahman Manna is taken to jail before he was given sufficient treatment from the hospitals, the party alleges.