AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoDengue Surge: DGHS says 196 more dengue patients were hospitalised in 24 hours, with 139 recoveries and 19 deaths so far this year, as cases reach 7,306 nationwide. Measles-like Outbreak: One child died from measles-like symptoms in 24 hours; 819 new suspected cases and 173 confirmed measles were reported, pushing suspected totals to 107,384 and confirmed to 12,964. Free Diagnostics: Health Ministry orders dengue NS1 tests to be free at all government hospitals until Dec 31 to speed up care during the ongoing season. Health System Moves: Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury urged stronger public-private collaboration and health entrepreneurship to make quality care more affordable, while DGHS also pushed private hospitals/clinics to set up labour rooms by July 11. Food Safety Call: Public health experts urged opaque, food-grade packaging for fortified edible oil to protect Vitamin A and safety across the supply chain. Disaster Risk: Monsoon rains triggered deadly landslides in Bangladesh and India, including deaths in Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar, with thousands displaced and shelters damaged. Women & Child Focus: UK pledged continued support for women, children and social welfare initiatives, including tackling violence and cyberbullying. Health Leadership & Youth: PM’s wife Dr Zubaida Rahman and the finance minister backed youth-led, evidence-based health entrepreneurship to tackle real local problems.
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