Health

Vaccination programme held in Naldanga

Natore Correspondent: A vaccination programme was held at Madhobnagor in Naldanga upazila of Natore district to prevent the goats and sheep from viral disease PPR. Dewan Akramul Haque, UNO of

1,581 killed, over 31,000 injured in July-August student movement

TDS Desk: A preliminary list shows 1,581 individuals were killed and over 31,000 injured during the recent anti-discrimination movement led by students across Bangladesh. The Central Sub-Committee on Health of

Prof Nazmul appointed as new DG of DGHS

TDS Desk: Professor Nazmul Hossain has been appointed as the Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). An official order by the Health Education and Family Welfare

WHO grants first mpox vaccine approval to ramp up response to disease in Africa and beyond

UNB: The World Health Organization said Friday it has granted its first authorization for use of a vaccine against mpox in adults, calling it an important step toward fighting the

Pharmaceutical industry: Protests disrupt drug production, crisis feared

TDS Desk: Unrest prevails in the pharmaceutical industry, with labour demands continuing unabated. As a result of these protests, production remained closed in 25 large drug factories. Businesspersons feel a

Nutritionists raise concerns over unsafe child food distribution in flood-affected areas

TDS desk: Public health nutritionists, dietitians, public health experts, and nutrition workers across Bangladesh have issued a warning regarding the unsafe child food distribution in flood-affected areas. In a statement