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Protect all children from measles through vaccination

Although there is safe and effective vaccine available to protect against measles, the disease still remains the fifth leading cause of death among the children under five years of age in Bangladesh. Millions of children mostly from the urban poor, street children, and rural hard to reach areas are not … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Combating cervical cancer in developing countries through vaccination

18 women die everyday of cervical cancer in Bangladesh

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has awarded pre-qualification to GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals’ cervical cancer vaccine Cerverix — says a recent press release of the company.

Cervical cancer affects more often and more aggressively in resource poor countries due to the lack of screening … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Recurrent abdominal pain in children

Amina is a student of class V. Since last 6 month she is having frequent attacks of abdominal pain. Her pain is around umbilicus and not associated with fever, vomiting or diarrhoea. Pain occurs during school time and while her private tutors come. Aminas parents became very anxious and paid … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Protecting children from environmental hazards

Children are exposed to serious health risks from environmental hazards. Over 40 percent of the global burden of disease attributed to environmental factors falls on children below five years of age, who account for only about 10 percent of the world’s population.

Environmental risk factors often act in concert, and their … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

17th NID: Immunise your child today

As a parent, the best way to ensure your child’s good health is to try to prevent illness before it starts. The best way to prevent a number of serious illnesses is to make sure your children receive appropriate immunisation. All parents should ensure the immunisation of their child in … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

The battle against thalassaemia

Thalassaemia is the most common congenital disorder in the world including Bangladesh. Parents who carry the abnormal gene pass it to their children. Hb E beta carriers are healthy and beta thalassaemia carriers are also normal except that some of them mildly anaemic.

The carrier status of beta thalassaemia trait in … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Latest palliative care options for gastrointestinal diseases

A leading specialist and senior consultant in gastroenterology, liver diseases from Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Singapore Dr Yap Chin Kong recently visited Bangladesh. During his visit he shared his views on recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of different gastrointestinal diseases.

Dr Yap talked about the common problems like irritable bowel … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]

Taming menstrual cramps in teens

Every month it is the same old story. You feel like someone is stabbing in your lower abdomen and back. There is nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache, irritability while nervousness are also associated. It compels you to spend most of the day curled up in the bed from the first day … [বাকিটুকু পড়ুন]