DHAKA: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare suspended Abzal Hossain, accountant of the Medical Education Department of the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) over his alleged accumulation of huge illegal wealth. A letter carrying the order signed by the ministry’s Deputy

DHAKA:  Health and Family Welfare Minister Zahid Maleque said a 100-bed cancer hospital will be set up in every divisional city of the country. The minister was exchanging views with reporters after taking office at the secretariat on Tuesday (January 8). Zahid Maleque said, “The

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What are piles? Piles is another term for hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids are collections of inflamed tissue in the anal canal. They contain blood vessels, support tissue, muscle, and elastic fibers. Many people have piles, but the symptoms are not always obvious. Hemorrhoids cause

DHAKA: With a major development in Indian Visa system, Bangladeshi nationals can now seek medical treatment in India using only Tourist Visa. Previously, medical treatment required Medical Visa. For example, all types of tests, diagnosis, medicine, X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, and

CHITTAGONG: A new Cobalt60 machine has been installed at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Tuesday (Nov 13) to provide patients radiotherapy for cancer.  City Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin launched the service at the hospital, around 1pm.  CMCH Director Brig Gen Mohsen Uddin

DHAKA:  Currently, 1.75cr people of the country are at a risk of getting inflicted with Malaria disease. Out of 64 districts, the risk is higher in 13 districts. 98 percent causes of illness and death of this disease are from these 13 districts every year. The districts are-

CHATTOGRAM:  Stroke is the second leading cause of death in Bangladesh. Around 20 percent patients, who undergo treatment at public hospitals, die of the disease. Currently, there are 20 lakh stroke patients in Bangladesh. It’s been known that around 5 lakh patients are suffering

DHAKA: The performance of human brain is significantly reduced by the excessive use of smartphone, study revealed such findings several times. Thus, the underage users especially the adolescents are facing bullies in cyber spaces, led by their inclination to use various virtual

JATIYA SANGSAD BHABAN: Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim said more than three lakh people are diagnosed with cancer each year while around one lakh patients die from the disease.     The minister attributed cause of the disease to tobacco, pollution and unhygienic

DHAKA: Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved another loan financing of $110 million for a project in order to develop the urban healthcare sector in Bangladesh. “ADB is giving loan approval to Bangladesh government-led project-2012 of primary health care services to urban people.

DHAKA: A research team of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) claimed they have developed a technology that can detect cancer by analyzing blood samples just within five minutes. The SUST team also claimed the technology, first of its kind in the world, uses Nonlinear

DHAKA: The country is set to have four new medical colleges as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, meanwhile, has approved to the proposal of establishment.  Health Minister Mohammed Nasim made the disclosure at a press briefing in Dhaka Sunday (August 26). “The four medical colleges

DHAKA: One of the leading pharmaceutical companies GlaxoSmithKline announced to close production in its factory in Bangladesh, said a press release issued on Thursday (July 26).  However, the company stated to keep producing its other consumer products here. The directorial board

DHAKA: Four more Operation Theatres (OTs) were installed at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), vowing to provide improvised medical services to the patients.   Health Minister Mohammad Nasim inaugurated the new OTs around 2pm Wednesday (July 25). The hospital now is expected to

DHAKA: The High Court on Tuesday (July 24) directed the private clinics, hospitals and diagnostic centers to hang in public places within 15 days the lists of fees for their tests and treatments following the law. An HC bench of Justice JBM Hasan and Justice Md Khairul Alam issued a

DHAKA: The cabinet has approved the draft of Mental Health Act 2018 with provision of punishment to physicians for issuing false certificate on mental health.  The approval was given in the weekly meeting of the cabinet held at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) with Prime Minister

DHAKA: The national campaign to feed children vitamin A Plus capsule has begun on Saturday (July 14). Beginning from 8:00am, the campaign will continue till 4:00pm. Under the campaign, around 2.19 crore children (aged from 6-59 months) will be fed vitamin A Plus capsules across

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Rainy season allows you to experience beautiful moments like playing in the rain, the smell of the wet soil, watery sky and dancing in the rain. But, it is important that you must take extra care of your health as this season also invites many health problems. DON’TS: Avoid