Rising child mortality and declining life expectancy: Need for coordinated health care measures

The Bureau of Statistics publishes 'vital statistics' every year, which give a picture of the overall health of the country's people, including births, deaths, life expectancy and marriages. According to the report, the estimated population of the country on July 1, 2023 was 172,920,000. No one can deny that Bangladesh has made significant progress in […]

Newborn Baby Care Tips

If some symptoms or danger signs appear, the newborn should be taken to the doctor. For example, body temperature rising above 100 degrees or falling below 97 degrees, baby being unable or unwilling to breastfeed, heavy breathing, ribs falling inwards, lethargy, remaining still and not moving much , having seizures or suffering from jaundice. In […]

Doctors' reluctance to stay in hospitals: Health Minister allays concerns

Speaking at the ceremony, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Rokeya Sultana urged physicians to achieve professional excellence as medical science is continuously progressing. “Physicians should be involved in research work to increase their professional efficiency,” he said. Professor Mohammad Badrul Alam, President of Neurologist Society of Bangladesh, presided over the conference where […]

Health and education sectors neglected in revised ADP: Concern over declining allocation

Allocations to health and education sectors in the Annual Development Program (ADP) in Bangladesh are relatively low. However, experts say the increase in allocation to both these sectors would be considered an investment in the country's future. Like developed countries, many developing countries allocate more funds to these two sectors. Prothom Alo recently ran a […]

How is obesity a risk factor for stillbirth?

“Obese pregnant people, particularly those with additional risk factors, may benefit from timely referral and greater monitoring closer to term, and those who may require preterm delivery due to the presence of additional risk factors,” Ramji said. Can.” Cahill, a registered dietitian, writes, “Focusing on weight when communicating risks may promote weight bias, weight stigma, […]