AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMeasles Emergency: Eight more children died from measles or measles-like symptoms in 24 hours, pushing Bangladesh’s death toll to 628 as suspected cases hit 80,104 and confirmed cases rise to 9,779, with the DGHS citing ongoing hospital pressure despite emergency measles-rubella vaccination drives. Dengue Warning: Health experts are also flagging a dengue rebound, with new infections and another death reported as the country struggles to handle both outbreaks at once. Ad-din Hospital Probe: The health ministry says a decision on Ad-din Medical College Hospital over six newborn deaths will be finalised Tuesday, after an investigation pointed to overcrowding, ventilation problems, air-conditioning disruption and lack of a duty doctor; a legal notice also demanded disclosure of probe reports. Emergency Care Costs: Chattogram raised ambulance fares by 30% after a dispute over overcharging, with revised rates set at CMCH and excess charges to be refunded. Policy & Prevention: Bangladesh Bank outlined banking reforms and loan-recovery steps, while Bangladesh’s trade deficit and export diversification plans were discussed in Parliament—context for broader health system funding and resilience.
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