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Oct252025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Beximco Pharma Introduces Affordable Generic for Breakthrough Cystic Fibrosis Treatment

Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd., one of Bangladesh’s leading pharmaceutical companies, has announced the global launch of Triko, a highly affordable generic version of Trikafta—the breakthrough triple-combination therapy for cystic fibrosis (CF) developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals (USA). Cystic fibrosis is a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder that severely limits life expectancy. Worldwide, around 189,000 people are estimated to live with CF, yet only 60% are diagnosed and fewer than 27% receive treatment due to the exorbitant cost of the original therapy. Against this backdrop, a group of mothers of children with CF launched a community-led global buyers’ club to help patients access Beximco Pharma’s affordable generic version, unveiled as Triko, during the North American Cystic Fibro...

Oct102025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Bangladesh Makes Encouraging Progress in Controlling Hypertension

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Bangladesh has made significant strides in controlling hypertension, according to the World Health Organization’s (WHO) second Global Report on Hypertension 2025. The report reveals that between 2019 and 2025, the rate of hypertension control in some regions of Bangladesh increased from 15 percent to 56 percent, marking one of the most encouraging improvements in the region. WHO Report Highlights Progress and Challenges While the WHO report acknowledges Bangladesh’s progress, it also emphasizes the need for reliable access to affordable and quality-assured antihypertensive medicines. Hypertension, often described as a silent killer, affects one in every four people in the country. Despite ongoing government efforts to provide free anti-hypertensive drugs through Community Clinics and U...

Oct22025 by TS ReportNo Comments

NIOH collaborates with Roche Bangladesh to host a roundtable discussion on tackling Diabetic Retinopathy

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On the occasion of World Retina Day 2025, the National Institute of Ophthalmology and Hospital (NIOH), in collaboration with Roche Bangladesh, hosted a multi-stakeholder roundtable discussion on the topic ‘Bridging Policy Task Shifting and Innovation: Tackling Diabetic Retinopathy’ recently at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka. The event brought together several policymakers, healthcare professionals, INGOs, and private sector representatives to have a discussion on how Bangladesh can better tackle Diabetic Retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of vision loss in the country. Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is linked closely with the rising prevalence of diabetes, and it's one of the leading causes of preventable blindness in Bangladesh. Despite being a growing public health issue, early detection and t...

Oct12025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Hypertension control key to reducing premature cardiovascular deaths

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Heart diseases account for one in every five premature deaths worldwide, with hypertension being a leading cause. Although 80 percent of heart diseases and strokes are preventable, nearly 34 percent of all deaths in Bangladesh occur due to heart diseases. Ensuring access to anti-hypertensive medicine can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Speakers highlighted such information and recommendations at a webinar titled "Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease Risk" on Sunday September 28, in observance of World Heart Day 2025. The webinar was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This year's theme for the day is "Don't Miss a Beat." It was informed at the webinar that ...

Aug122025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SAARC Workshop Charts Path for Family Farming in Livestock Sector

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A three-day SAARC regional workshop on “Sustainable Family Farming in the Livestock Sector for Attaining the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) and the SDGs in South Asia” began yesterday (11 August 2025) in Kathmandu, Nepal. The event is jointly organized by the SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC), the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Nepal, the Asian Farmers Association (AFA), Philippines, and Heifer International, Nepal. The workshop aims to develop strategies and an action plan to strengthen family farming in livestock and pastoralism across the region. Delegates from six SAARC member states- Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are attending, alongside farmer organization representatives from Mongolia, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and ...

Aug112025 by TS ReportNo Comments

BRAC Bank facilitates 5,000 kidney dialysis at Kidney Foundation Hospital Sylhet in 2024

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BRAC Bank facilitated over 5,000 free kidney dialysis sessions in 2024 for patients from underserved communities at Kidney Foundation Hospital Sylhet (KFS). Through its flagship CSR health initiative Aporajeyo Ami, the bank is making lifesaving dialysis accessible to those who cannot afford it — a vision inspired by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC and BRAC Bank. In his honour, KFS has dedicated an entire floor as the Sir Fazle Hasan Abed Kidney Dialysis Centre, supported annually by BRAC Bank. Currently, 120 patients receive treatment with the bank’s support, with most of their sessions provided free of charge. As dialysis is a continuous process, free sessions are allocated based on financial capability, ensuring the most vulnerable benefit most. Dialysis in Bangladesh typi...

Jun22025 by TS ReportNo Comments

SAHIC Signs Agreement with Daffodil Software Limited for Smart Hospital ERP Solution

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SAHIC (Society for Assistance to Hearing Impaired Children) has signed an agreement with Daffodil Software Limited to develop and implement a modern, cloud-based Hospital ERP system. The goal is to transform SAHIC into a smart, technology-driven healthcare institution. The signing ceremony took place on the 29th of May, 2025, with senior officials from both organizations. SAHIC's President, Momtazuddin Bhuiyan, General Secretary Omar Faruq, Director & Chief Consultant Prof. Dr. Mahmudul Hassan, and Jafar Ahmed Patwary, GM and Reaz Uddin Ahmed, AGM & Head of Marketing, Daffodil Software Limited, signed the agreement on behalf of their respective organizations. Other officials are present from both organizations The tailored ERP solution will digitize key hospital functions, includ...

May282025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Awareness Session for Students on the Occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day

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On the occasion of Menstrual Hygiene Day, an interactive awareness session was held on Wednesday morning at the premises of Kallyanpur Girls School & College. The event was jointly organized by PSDI Consultancy and Kallyanpur Girls School & College, with Stay Safe Sanitary Napkin as the hygiene partner. In celebration of “Menstrual Hygiene Day 2025,” around 400 students participated directly in the session, while approximately 1,200 students were informed about menstrual hygiene through this school-based campaign. Distinguished guests present at the session included the institution's Principal Shahnaj Begum, PSDI Consultancy’s Director (Brand & Business Development) Md. Ishaque Faruquee, development professional and physician Dr. Parveen Akter, physician Dr. Tanima Mitilda Gh...

May172025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Sustainable funding essential to curb hypertension- Speakers at World Hypertension Day discussion meeting

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The risk of hypertension and hypertension-related deaths is growing increasingly in Bangladesh. Although provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already commenced by the government, ensuring its uninterrupted supply across the country remains a challenge, as sustainable funding is yet to be secured. Addressing this crisis requires a yearly increase in budgetary allocation. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a discussion meeting titled "Prioritizing Hypertension Control: Bangladesh Perspective" held at the capital's BMA Bhaban on Saturday, May 17. The discussion meeting was organized in observance of World Hypertension Day by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI). This year...

Apr192025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Optimizing Hemophilia Management in Bangladesh: Addressing the Societal Burden Challenges

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The Haematology Society of Bangladesh is organizing a roundtable discussion on 17 April 2025 to commemorate World Hemophilia Day 2025. This event features a roundtable discussion with key government stakeholders, treating physicians, and experts in the field. The focus of the discussion is to address critical issues related to the management and treatment of hemophilia in Bangladesh. The session is titled, “Optimizing Hemophilia Management in Bangladesh: Addressing the Societal Burden Challenges”. The event brings together prominent figures from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Hematologists and media professionals to discuss the following topics. 1. Central Patient Registry: The Haematology Society of Bangladesh, recognizing the i...