Dhaka, July 22 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, an average of nearly four children die every day, and more than 800 people are hospitalised daily, while both the government’s response and public focus appear to have weakened, local media reported on Wednesday.Despite the government’s claim that it exceeded its emergency measles vaccination target, hospitals reportedly continue to see an influx of unvaccinated patients, exposing the shortcomings in vaccine cov…
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New Delhi/Chandigarh, April 30 (IANS) Highlighting the transformative shift to holistic healthcare under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda on Thursday inaugurated a national summit showcasing path-breaking innovations and best practices in the health sector.Speaking at the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future in Chandigarh, J.P. Nadda reflected on India’s healthcare transformation ove…
Dhaka, April 7 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with a measles outbreak, a total of 118 people, mostly children, died from the suspected cases, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the country’s Directorate General of Health Services(DGHS).According to the DGHS, the fatalities have been recorded since March 15, including five deaths in the 24-hour period ending Monday morning.The health agency stated that the 2006 suspected measles patients, primarily children, are currently receiving care at …