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Together for health. Stand with science.
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (318+ words) On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme "Together for health. Stand with science." The campaign highlights how scientific collaboration remains central to safeguarding not only human health,…...
Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them
5+ hour, 49+ min ago (297+ words) A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia. A recent survey in India found that 91 percent of physicians would not want their children to…...
Bridging the gap in Autism care
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (232+ words) Bridging the gap in Autism care'The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes How forest loss, water crisis and inequality collide Bridging the gap in Autism care Observed globally on 2 April,…...
20,000 children to get MR vaccine in Chattogram
11+ hour, 34+ min ago (402+ words) The Chattogram Civil Surgeon's office is set to launch a special campaign tomorrow to vaccinate approximately 20,000 children, who missed their measles and rubella (MR) doses, across the port city and the district's 15 upazilas. The government will also launch an emergency…...
Maternal vaccination
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (27+ words) Maternal vaccination'The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes Maternal vaccination can close the immunity gap for newborns...
Four more children die from measles
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (603+ words) At least four more children have died from suspected measles and related complications in the last 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 44 so far this year. Two children died in suspected measles cases at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) in…...
Maternal vaccination can close the immunity gap for newborns
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (826+ words) Maternal vaccination can close the immunity gap for newborns'The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes How forest loss, water crisis and inequality collide Maternal vaccination can close the immunity gap…...
From fuel queues to measles confusion: Lessons for our policymakers
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (772+ words) From fuel queues to measles confusion: Lessons for our policymakers'thedailystar.net Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes 2026-27 budget must stabilise economy amid mounting pressures The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern…...
Measles outbreak: Did Bangladesh ignore the warning signs?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (671+ words) Measles outbreak: Did Bangladesh ignore the warning signs?The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes 2026-27 budget must stabilise economy amid mounting pressures The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern…...
First phase of bubble CPAP training kicks off amid measles resurgence
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (344+ words) The first phase of nationwide hands-on training on the use of bubble CPAP in treating respiratory distress caused by measles-induced pneumonia was launched today. The training is being conducted under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,…...