The World Health Organization states that children with weakened immune systems are at greater risk of measles. People who have not been vaccinated, or who have not developed immunity after vaccination, face greater risk. Physicians at the Bangladesh Infant Hospital and Institute of Infectious Diseases Hospital report that children suffering from measles often develop pneumonia, […]
‘The country has been left behind’ In Bangladesh, measles vaccines are given to children in two doses – first at nine months and then at 15 months. Initially, only one dose was given. The second dose was started on September 26, 2012. The national vaccination program began in 1979, initially in urban areas. From 1985 […]
In line with the goals of the WHO South-East Asia Region, Bangladesh aims to eliminate endemic (persistent presence) transmission of measles and rubella viruses by 2026. This means ensuring the absence of measles and rubella transmission for at least 12 months. In this context, Bangladesh was making good progress towards eradication. The incidence of measles […]
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 […]
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 […]
