AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTyphoid Protection Boost: Bangladesh will add the Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) to the routine EPI from Aug 1, giving a single dose to all children aged 15 months (with guidance for house-to-house identification and delivery at EPI centres). Flood Response & Health Supplies: PM Tarique Rahman directed authorities to keep flood-hit areas ready with emergency medical supplies and adequate antivenom stocks, while disaster officials say relief stockpiles include food, safe water, sanitation and baby food. Disease Surge Warnings: Heavy rains and waterlogging are driving dengue risk in Dhaka, with DGHS reporting 2 more dengue deaths and 327 new hospitalisations; measles remains severe too, with 7 more child deaths in 24 hours and the combined confirmed/suspected toll reaching 766. Healthcare System Upgrade: The Bangladesh Medical University (2nd Amendment) Bill passed in parliament to help run its Super Specialised Hospital and expand medical education, research and healthcare services. Flood Relief Logistics: BGB used drones in Habiganj to deliver dry food, cash and medical help to isolated flood-affected families, alongside mobile medical camps and veterinary support. Wildlife Loss: Conservation leader Sitesh Ranjan Deb (“Sitesh Babu”) died at 75 after decades of animal rescue and rehabilitation.
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