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Apr162025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Clinical Test for Rare Disease SMA Successfully Completed first time in Bangladesh

For the first time, a diagnostic test for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare and incurable disease, has been successfully conducted in the country. Previously, this expensive test had to be done in India or other countries. With the initiative and dedication of the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, along with the support of 'Cure SMA Bangladesh' the only organization in the country working on this condition, this significant achievement has been made possible. The National Institute of Laboratory Medicine and Referral Center provided technical assistance for the test. To mark the release of the test results, a special clinic was held yesterday Tuesday (April 15) at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Agargaon. On this day, the results of the SMA...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Increased budgetary allocation crucial to combat hypertension- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

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The number of individuals affected by hypertension is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. While the provision of free medicine has already commenced to combat this surge, ensuring its availability in all healthcare facilities at the grassroots level is essential to effectively control hypertension and hypertension-related non-communicable diseases and deaths. At the same time, sustainable and increased funding is required for an uninterrupted supply of the medicine. Such recommendations were highlighted at a virtual workshop for journalists titled "Necessity of Increasing Budgetary Allocation to Combat Hypertension: Bangladesh Perspective" on 22nd February 2025. The workshop was organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) with support from Global Health A...

Feb232025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation Unites Changemakers at Hearth Summit Bangladesh

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Innovation for Wellbeing Foundation (IWF), in global collaboration with The Wellbeing Project, hosted Hearth Summit Bangladesh (Dhaka Edition) at BRAC University today. The summit was co-hosted by BRAC Institute of Educational Development (BRAC IED) and supported by the British Council. BRAC University provided venue support, in collaboration with Heroes for All and Teach for Bangladesh. Bringing together 400 participants—including youth, educators, parents, and mental health experts—the summit fostered intergenerational well-being and resilience. Through this initiative, IWF aims to indirectly impact over 5,000 youth, teachers, parents, and changemakers by promoting wellbeing practices nationwide. Under the theme "Connecting Generations for Wellbeing and Growth," the event provided a dy...

Feb62025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Neuroscience Hospital Hosts ‘Neuromuscular Disease Treatment Center’

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The 'Neuromuscular Disease Treatment Center,' also known as the 'SMA Clinic,' is opening a new chapter in the treatment of the rare SMA disease. Today, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, the second session of this special clinic was held at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Agargaon. This special clinic was launched in October 2024 for the welfare of patients suffering from rare diseases. The SMA Clinic is a specialized arrangement where relevant healthcare professionals provide treatment to patients from various parts of the country under one roof. The treatment of SMA requires a multidisciplinary approach. Therefore, bringing together almost all necessary disciplines, the 'Neuromuscular Disease Treatment Center,' a special SMA clinic, is organized at the National In...

Feb22025 by TS ReportNo Comments

Experts Call for Urgent Reforms to Strengthen Urban Health Systems

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Health system policymakers from Bangladesh, development partners and researchers from various countries assembled in Dhaka at a policy dialogue event on “Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Prospects & Challenges” to discuss the challenges and prospects of urban health in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs). At the urban health policy dialogue, organized by ARK Foundation Bangladesh and BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health on Thursday (30th January 2025), participants emphasized the urgent need for evidence-based policy reforms and program interventions to address health inequities in the cities. According to the World Health Organization, a significant portion of the 4.2 billion people living in cities face inadequate housing, poor transport systems, insufficient sanitatio...

Jan32025 by TS ReportNo Comments

ACEDB advises how to safely fast for diabetics

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Fasting is the third of the five pillars of Islam. Every year many people get sick while fasting. By following some rules, diabetics patients can fast easily. Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Diabetologists of Bangladesh (ACEDB) informed diabetics patient how to fast safely. On Friday (January 3, 2025) ACEDB arranged a press conference. In the program, ACEDB stated that modern medical methods have made fasting easy and safe. Diabetic patients can also fast by following some rules. The press conference was presided over by ACEDB President Professor Dr. Md. Farid Uddin. Professor Dr. Md. Farid Uddin said, Islam is a complete way of life. All types of worship can be performed according to the rules. Diabetic patients can also fast according to the rules. Diabetes is not a ba...

Dec172024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Is My Food Fortified?

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In today’s food scene, the term “fortified” has become popular among health-conscious consumers. When food is fortified, essential vitamins and minerals are added to enhance its nutritional value, addressing common nutrient deficiencies. For example, fortified foods may include added vitamins like A and D, or minerals such as iron and calcium, which might not be present in sufficient quantities in their unfortified counterparts. That’s why more and more people are turning to fortified food. You may have noticed this term popping up in supermarkets or departmental stores recently. Fortified foods are regular foods that have been enriched with extra vitamins and minerals—like vitamin A, vitamin D, iron, or calcium—that our bodies need but may not get enough of from regular meals. Think...

Dec52024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Majority shareholding in Novartis Bangladesh Limited to be acquired by Radiant Pharmaceuticals

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Novartis Bangladesh Limited ("NBL") announced today the agreement by Novartis AG to transfer its shares in NBL to a leading local pharmaceutical company, Radiant Pharmaceuticals Limited, subject to completion of necessary formalities and statutory / regulatory approvals. By transferring NBL's majority ownership to Radiant, Novartis aims to ensure that the Bangladesh operations continue under the current legal entity while maintaining the distribution of products to patients by the entity. Novartis has been carrying out its operations in Bangladesh since 1973 through a joint venture between Novartis and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC). Novartis has expressed its commitment to help ensure business continuity and supply of innovative medicines in Bangladesh through NBL, wh...

Dec12024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Common people discriminated in Dengue prevention efforts

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Speakers at a roundtable discussion on Saturday alleged widespread discrimination in the application of insecticides to control dengue mosquitoes, claiming that underprivileged areas are neglected in anti-mosquito measures. The discussion, titled "Dangers of Dengue and Ways to Prevent It," was held at the CIRDAP auditorium in the city on Sunday. Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) organised the event aimed to raise public awareness and propose measures to curb the dengue outbreak. Speakers at the event accused city corporation authorities of prioritizing elite neighborhoods inhabited by wealthy and influential individuals for mosquito control efforts, while neglecting slums and poorer areas. They also suggest to import vaccine immediately. Experts stress the ...

Nov252024 by TS ReportNo Comments

Anti-hypertensive medicine now closer to home- Speakers at journalists’ workshop

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The prevalence of hypertension has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh. According to the latest information, one in every four adults suffers from hypertension at present, an upward trend from the previous prevalence of one in five. To tackle the prevailing situation, provision of free anti-hypertensive medicine has already started at the grassroots level. However, it is essential to ensure the availability of anti-hypertensive medicine in all Community Clinics to effectively control the prevalence of this disease. At the same time, allocation of sufficient funds is crucial to ensure adequate production of medicines to meet the demand. These information and recommendations were highlighted at a workshop for journalists titled "Hypertension Control in Bangladesh: Progress and Way Forwa...