State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit has warned private medical colleges of taking strict action against any irregularities. "We must also shut down the factories producing fake doctors, just like fake clinics and fake nurses," he said while reviewing the files of private medic
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain today (Saturday) called for greater cooperation from physicians to advance the country's medical sector, saying coordinated efforts driven by honesty and dedication are essential to achieve desired goals. "Otherwise, it will be very dif
Experts say simply counting calories is not enough to maintain a healthy weight, as factors like meal timing, eating speed, and food type also play a crucial role. Research shows that consuming most calories earlier in the day, slowing down while eating, and focusing on minimally processed foods c
Authorities in the southern Indian state of Kerala have ordered the culling of over 20,000 birds amid an outbreak of avian influenza (commonly called bird flu), local media reports said Friday. The move is part of containment measures undertaken by the officials in Kozhikode and Alappuzha district
The holy month of Ramadan is deeply significant for every Muslim man and woman. Observing the fast carries a strong emotional and spiritual value for many people. This feeling is also shared by pregnant and lactating mothers, many of whom wish to observe the fast during Ramadan. With proper nutrit
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has issued 16 directives aimed at ensuring uninterrupted emergency healthcare services at hospitals across the country during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. Besides, emergency departments, labor rooms, emergency surgeries, laboratories, blood b
A National Treatment Protocol for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in primary healthcare settings has been launched, introducing a standardised approach to early detection, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease across the country. Bangladesh travel guide The protocol was disseminated on Thurs
Bangladesh has launched a National Treatment Protocol for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in primary healthcare settings, introducing a standardised approach to the early detection, diagnosis, and management of kidney disease across the country. The protocol was disseminated on Thursday by the Non-Co
The government has appointed Prabhat Chandra Biswas, a professor at Dhaka Medical College (DMC), as the director general of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The Health Services Division issued a notification on Tuesday formalising the appointment. Prabhat is a professor in the u
Strengthening primary healthcare and improving governance will be crucial for Bangladesh to achieve universal health coverage (UHC), experts said at a policy dialogue in Dhaka on Saturday. They stressed that while the country has made progress in expanding health services, achieving UHC will requi
