AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDengue Surge: Bangladesh recorded 2,036 new dengue cases and at least 8 deaths in 24 hours, with Dhaka divisions and city corporations among the hardest hit, bringing the year’s totals to 75,730 cases and 233 deaths. Measles Warning: Doctors warn the measles outbreak could cause long-term harm for a generation, citing over 1,000 child deaths and fears of complications and immune damage; health authorities say vaccination gaps are a key driver. Health Facilities Under Attack: Mirpur’s Radda MCH-FP centre was vandalised and demolished amid allegations of looting and police inaction; Jamaat-e-Islami announced Tk 50 lakh to help restart services. Workplace Health Protection: BKMEA and Guardian Life Insurance launched an orientation on insurance and 24/7 telemedicine to expand healthcare access for apparel workers. Policy on Health Workers: Nepal’s parliament unanimously approved a bill proposal to strengthen security for health workers and institutions. Rohingya Justice Effort: A proposal in Cox’s Bazar calls for a “Rohingya Genocide Cell” inside camps to document atrocities and preserve survivors’ testimony. Prostate Cancer Awareness: A reminder for September on prostate cancer risk, symptoms, and the value of early screening.
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