Health

Aug182026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Hop Lun partners with BRAC Healthcare to host employee wellness camp

Hop Lun Apparel Limited recently organized a comprehensive ‘Seasonal Disease Prevention and Awareness Session’ at its factory premises in partnership with BRAC Healthcare. The initiative provided workers with free medical check ups as well as expert guidance on disease prevention, hygiene, and healthy living in order to safeguard their overall health and well-being.During the session, workers underwent screenings for blood sugar, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels. Any individuals diagnosed with adverse health conditions were immediately provided medical treatment by Hop Lun’s in-house medical team.Additionally, two healthcare professionals from BRAC healthcare conducted interactive sessions with the workers, advising workers on preventing common illnesses, knowing when to...

Aug12026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

SAARC Veterinary Laboratory Directors Meet in Sri Lanka to Strengthen Veterinary Laboratory System

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The Sixth Meeting of the SAARC Laboratory Directors’ Forum (SLDF) was held in Kandy, Sri Lanka on Friday (31 July 2026) bringing together veterinary laboratory directors and technical experts from SAARC Member States aiming to strengthen regional cooperation in animal disease surveillance, diagnosis and laboratory capacity development. The meeting was organized by the SAARC Secretariat in collaboration with the Department of Animal Production and Health, Sri Lanka. The last fifth SLDF meeting was held in Bangkok in 2018.Delivering the welcome address, Dr. B.S.S. Perera, Director General of the Department of Animal Production and Health, Sri Lanka, underscored the importance of strong veterinary laboratory systems in safeguarding animal health, public health and regional food security. ...

Jul212026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Proper nutrition and avoiding junk food are key to children’s physical and mental development, speakers’ advice to Notun Kuri Sports 2026 participants

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Dhaka, July, 2026: The Cube Institute, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth & Sports, organized a nutrition seminar on 20 July at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium to promote healthy eating habits among adolescent athletes participating in Notun Kuri Sports 2026.The seminar, organized by the National Sports Council for 550 finalists aged 12–14, emphasized the critical role of balanced nutrition in supporting children's physical growth, mental well-being and athletic performance. Health experts and policymakers encouraged participants to reduce junk food consumption and adopt healthier dietary habits from an early age.Nutritionist and Public Health & Wellness Consultant Israt Jahan highlighted that young athletes have higher energy and nutrient requirements. She enc...

Jun152026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Beximco Pharma marks breakthrough in global access by delivering affordable Cystic Fibrosis medicines to patients

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Beximco Pharmaceuticals PLC. ("Beximco Pharma" or "the Company") today formally handed over TRIKOâ (a combination of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor, also known as ETI), the low-cost generic version of the breakthrough cystic fibrosis (CF) treatment Trikaftaâ developed by US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals, to patients and their representatives from six countries in a ceremony held at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Dhaka. The milestone marks the first time an affordable generic alternative to this life-changing medicine has been made available to CF patients globally.The event was attended by selected patients and their representatives from the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia, Qatar, South Africa, and Bangladesh, alongside representatives from the UK-based patient ...

Jun122026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Strategic Coordination Meeting on Smart Hospital System Development and Implementation under the Project “Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative”

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The Department of Public Health and Informatics (DPHI), Bangladesh Medical University (BMU), successfully organized the Strategic Coordination Meeting on Smart Hospital System Development and Implementation under the Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative on 11 June 2026 at BMU. The Smart Hospital Pilot Initiative, supported by the Organization of the Islamic World for Education, Science and Culture (ICESCO), aims to transform BMU into a digitally integrated, AI-enabled healthcare institution through the introduction of Hospital Management Systems (HMS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Internet of Things (IoT)-based monitoring, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and digital health solutions. As a pilot initiative, the project focuses on the Departments of Internal Medicine (OPD and IPD), Clinical O...

Jun92026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Beximco Pharma Marks World Environment Day with Tree Plantation Drive

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Reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability and community development, Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited organized a tree plantation program at educational institutions and its factory premises in Tongi on the occasion of World Environment Day. The programmes were held Monday at UCEP-Tongi Pourashava Kalabagan School and Hazi Kasimuddin Public School and College, bringing together students, teachers, school staff, and employees of Beximco Pharmaceuticals in a collective effort to promote environmental awareness and greener communities. Participants planted a variety of trees within the school premises, while students were also gifted fruit-bearing saplings to take home and plant in their own communities. The initiative aimed not only to increase green coverage but also to en...

Jun42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

UAP Hosts Dialogue on Bangladesh Health Budget: Priorities, Gaps and the Way Forward

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The Department of Business Administration, University of Asia Pacific (UAP), organized a panel discussion titled “Bangladesh Health Budget Dialogue: Priorities, Gaps and Way Forward” at the BOT Conference Room of the university on Thursday, 04 June 2026. The dialogue brought together policymakers, academics, researchers, healthcare experts, development professionals, and students to exchange views on the current state of Bangladesh’s health budget and to explore practical pathways for strengthening the country’s healthcare system through improved financing, governance, and collaboration. Prof. Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister, as Chief Guest, emphasized evidence-based policymaking, efficient use of public resources, and increased investment in the heal...

Jun42026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Innova Healthcare, AB Medihelp Sign MoU on Medical Tourism

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Innova Healthcare and India-based medical tourism company AB Medihelp Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in medical tourism and patient guidance services for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment abroad.The MoU was signed recently at a hotel in Uttara, Dhaka, by Innova Healthcare Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Runa Laila and AB Medihelp Solutions’ Bangladesh Country Business Lead A A Priya.Under the agreement, the two organizations will work together to facilitate a smoother and more efficient medical travel experience for Bangladeshi patients by providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the treatment journey.The partnership seeks to simplify the process of accessing advanced healthcare services overseas th...

May312026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

World No Tobacco Day 2026 Today

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Today, 31 May 2026 is World No Tobacco Day. This year's theme is "Unmasking the appeal - Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction". In Bangladesh, the event will be observed under the title "Prolobhoner Mukhosh Unmachan Kori, Tamak O Nicotiner Asokti Protirodh Kori". Tobacco and nicotine companies worldwide have long been reinventing and repackaging their products and marketing them through aggressive campaigns with a view to getting children and young people stuck in a cycle of addiction. The tobacco control movement of Bangladesh has recently gained a much-needed momentum with the passage of the Smoking and Tobacco Products Usage (Control) (Amendment) Act, 2026 in the Parliament. However, the exclusion of provisions banning e-cigarettes, vaping, nicotine pouches, and other emerging tob...

May172026 by Statement DeskNo Comments

Bangladesh Recognised for Progress Towards Cervical Cancer Elimination

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Bangladesh has been featured in a newly published report in recognition of its progress towards eliminating cervical cancer. The Commonwealth Secretariat unveiled the report titled “Compendium of Case Studies on Cervical Cancer Elimination” at the inaugural Commonwealth Health Coordination Forum 2026 held in Geneva.The report commended Bangladesh for launching a nationwide single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting girls aged 10 to 14 from cervical cancer. During the first phase in October 2023, more than 1.5 million girls in Dhaka Division received the vaccine. The second phase was rolled out nationwide in October 2024, with a target to vaccinate more than 6.2 million girls across the remaining divisions.Bangladesh was represented at the meetin...