Jens Larcke, spokesman for the UN humanitarian agency OCHA, said a military operation in Rafah “could lead to massacres”. “For agencies already struggling to provide humanitarian aid in Gaza, a ground offensive would be a devastating blow,” he told reporters. “Any ground operation would mean more suffering and death.” The bloodiest Gaza war ever began […]
The highest levels of cyberbullying were experienced by boys in Bulgaria, Lithuania, Moldova and Poland, while the lowest levels were reported in Spain, WHO said, without providing detailed data. “With young people spending up to six hours a day online, even small changes in rates of bullying and violence can have a profound impact on […]
That attack killed about 1,160 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of official figures. According to Israel, the terrorists also kidnapped 250 hostages, of whom 130 remain in captivity, 31 of whom are presumed dead. Israeli counterattacks against the Palestinian territory have killed more than 30,500 people, mostly women and children, according to […]
He wrote that Saimaa is tasked with guiding the health systems of 11 countries with nearly two billion people. He said that the region is extremely diverse and the scope of health challenges is equally diverse. “Of course, you are not alone. You are supported by a very dedicated and talented team in the regional […]
The Directorate of Health Services has said that the third and fourth shots of the Pfizer vaccine will initially be made available at eight centers in Dhaka. The list of centers includes Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Kurmitola General Hospital, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital, Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital, […]
MD Abul Foyez, former director general of the Directorate General of Health Services and former dean of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, affiliated with WHO in 1981. He has so far visited WHO headquarters 52 times at different times for various works. He has experience of working as an advisor and consultant on several committees of […]
WHO says Gaza’s Al Shifa hospital a ‘bloodbath’
It said China has systems in place to capture information on disease incidence trends and report that data to platforms such as the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System. In recent days, media in cities such as Xian in the northwest have posted videos of hospitals crowded with parents and children waiting for tests. Some […]
Saima Wazed nominated to lead WHO South-East Asia region
The dawn raid by Islamist fighters set off a week of Israeli shelling, in which they breached the heavily fortified border and left more than 1,300 people shot, stabbed and burned to death. Health officials in Gaza said more than 2,200 people had been killed. Like the Israeli side, most of them were civilians. WHO […]
“Furthermore, while promoting universal health coverage – health for all – and building strong health systems remains a key area of priority for WHO, in the Southeast Asian nation, Bangladesh’s example also serves to support its neighbors in every possible way. It is encouraging to see the country’s excellent performance in comparison. “The indicators offer […]
The National Tuberculosis Control Strategy paper states that by 2025, there should be a 75 percent reduction in the number of TB cases (compared to 2015). The number of deaths due to TB in 2015 was 73,000. That is, in the next two years this number will have to be reduced to around 18,000. By […]
South Korea had the most cases (1,286,028) during the four-week period. It was followed by Australia (22,836), United Kingdom (21,866), Italy (19,777) and Singapore (18,125). South Korea recorded the highest number of deaths (328) from 24 July to 20 August. It was followed by Russia (166), Italy (165), Australia (148) and the Philippines (136). WHO […]
tests 90 percent less Another Covid subvariant called EG.5 has already put some people in the US on high alert Pharmacy chains CVS CVS.N, Walgreens WBA.N and Rite Aid RAD.N told Reuters that sales of on-site molecular testing and home tests have increased in recent weeks. How much surveillance is needed to track the virus […]
WHO identifies new coronavirus ‘variant of interest’