AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeasles Alert: DGHS reports 3 more children died from suspected measles in the last 24 hours, with 872 new suspected cases and 121 lab-confirmed cases; totals now stand at 129,061 suspected and 16,180 confirmed since March 15. Burn Care Access: The National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery launched an OPD e-ticketing system to cut long queues and speed up treatment, with one-time online registration and stored visit history. Dengue Prevention Push: Public health experts urged mass awareness to stop Aedes mosquitoes, stressing clean surroundings and avoiding mosquito bites; they noted no vaccine or specific medicine that works universally. Breastfeeding Week: Health Minister Sakhawat Husain said there is no alternative to breast milk for children’s health, as World Breastfeeding Week runs Aug 1–7. Children’s Hospital Update: A new 100-bed children’s hospital in Rangpur is set to start operations within 1–2 months, with equipment procurement and staffing approvals nearing completion. Safe Water for Coastal Khulna: SOS Children’s Villages Bangladesh and EBL inaugurated 16 solar-powered deep tube-wells to provide safe drinking water to about 12,500 people in salinity-hit areas. Road Safety & Health Costs: Rancon Motor Bikes and MetLife Bangladesh offer one year of complimentary insurance for eligible Suzuki buyers, including accident death/permanent disability and optional coverage for medical expenses. Heat Risk for Workers: A World Bank-backed report highlights Bangladesh’s rising heat burden on garment workers, calling for stronger national heat-risk standards.
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