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Conjunctivitis Outbreak Hits Eastern Pakistan, Schools Closed
Eastern Pakistan, particularly the Punjab province, is facing a widespread outbreak of conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye" disease. The number of people seeking medical treatment for this contagious eye virus has…
Dengue fever in Bangladesh claims 909 lives; hospitalizations surge
The dengue fever outbreak in Bangladesh has killed 909 people, and the situation is worsening. According to the latest report from the Bangladesh Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the nationwide death toll has reached 909, with…
Death toll in dengue fever outbreak in Bangladesh rises to 364
Bangladesh Health Services General Directorate reported that the number of people who lost their lives from dengue fever, which is transmitted by mosquito bites across the country and causes symptoms such as headache, high fever, weakness,…
Dengue Epidemic in Bangladesh: 340 Deaths, Hospitals Overwhelmed
The dengue fever epidemic in Bangladesh continues to intensify. In just the first 8 days of the month, there were 87 reported deaths, pushing the overall fatality count to 340. Confirmed cases have risen to 72,225. Of these, 37,722 are from…
Largest kidney stone ever recorded removed in Sri Lanka
Surgeons in Sri Lanka successfully removed a kidney stone measuring 13.37 centimeters in length and weighing 801 grams from a patient. This remarkable stone has now entered the Guinness World Records as the largest kidney stone ever removed…
Dengue Cases Surge in Bangladesh, Hospitals Overwhelmed
Bangladesh is witnessing a rapid increase in dengue fever cases, sparking concerns among health officials. Within the past 24 hours, 211 new cases have been reported, pushing the total to 3,601 for the year. One person has died from the…
Turkish volunteer association opens hospital in Niger
The Volunteers Association, which has been providing health services from Türkiye to Niger for seven years, started to serve in a hospital they built. The association will continue its services under more modern and hygienic conditions with…
thailand alarmed due to new Omicron sub-variant
About 52 percent of new COVID-19 infections in Thailand were confirmed to be caused by the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, also known as Arcturus. One infected person has died. The public was advised to wear face masks to prevent the…
brazil sends air rescue teams for sickened yanomami members
Brazil is taking action against the increased serious illnesses, such as malaria and pneumonia, that have arisen among Yanomami tribe, especially among children. The Brazilian government declared a health emergency in the largest indigenous…
Afghanistan launches first polio vaccination campaign of the year, targeting over 5.3 million…
Afghanistan began their first polio vaccination campaign of the year, aimed at reaching over 5.3 million children under five in 16 of the country's 34 provinces. The Public Health Ministry stated on Monday that thousands of healthcare…