Health

Fact Check: Does Sunscreen Increase Skin Cancer Risk?

More Than 14 million Children Unvaccinated in 2024: Report

The WHO and UNICEF have warned that widespread misinformation and severe international aid cuts are widening coverage gaps, putting millions of children at risk.

COVID-19 Deaths Significantly Higher Than DGHS Figures: Study

COVID-19: ● 9 New Cases Identified in Bangladesh in Last 24 Hours

World Thalassaemia Day Today

Midwives Play Vital Role in Crisis Response, Says UNFPA

UN Warns of Rise in Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

24-04-2025 17:07:45

The WHO, UNICEF and Gavi said there has been a rise in diseases like measles, meningitis and yellow fever. Funding cuts, misinformation and humanitarian crises have worsened the problem.

icddr,b to Launch Advanced Cancer Diagnostics in Bangladesh

24-04-2025 09:26:14

With a view to making cancer care more precise, accessible and affordable, icddr,b to launch its Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)-based cancer diagnostic service tomorrow.

WHO Announces Major Overhaul, Layoffs Amid US Funding Cuts

23-04-2025 08:48:08

The World Health Organization chief acknowledged Tuesday that US funding cuts had left the UN agency with a huge budget gap, forcing it to slash operations and lay off staff.

RFK Jr. Says There is an 'Autism Epidemic.' Is it True?

14-04-2025 18:32:23

The US health secretary wants to find out what's causing an "autism epidemic" by September. Autism advocates and scientists alike are skeptical about his goals.