Dengue Surge & Prevention Drive: Health officials reported 790 new dengue cases and at least 2 deaths in 24 hours, with hospitalisations across all divisions; the government is rolling out a three-month nationwide “Dengue Prevention and Cleanliness Campaign” from Sept 12 to Dec 12, urging daily removal of stagnant water and community clean-up with thousands of volunteers. Measles Crisis: Bangladesh is facing a severe measles outbreak, with DGHS data citing over 1.89 lakh illnesses since March 15, about 1.49 lakh hospitalisations, and 1,012 deaths—highlighting urgent vaccination gaps. Physician Recruitment: The government plans to recruit 5,000 new physicians for public hospitals via a special BCS exam, including 4,700 assistant surgeons/medical officers and 300 dental surgeons. WHO Leadership Fallout: Saima Wazed says WHO closed its investigation into allegations about her travel to China and found them “unsubstantiated,” reigniting debate around the WHO Southeast Asia regional post. Public Health Beyond Clinics: A report warns Dhaka’s mosquito-control spending hasn’t stopped recurring outbreaks and notes weak year-round systems outside the capital, including lack of entomologists in many city corporations. Innovation for Health: PM Tarique Rahman inaugurated Bangladesh Innovation Fair 2026, pushing home-grown ideas— including in health—toward market-ready products.