Bangladesh healthcare under strain as dengue cases hike amid measles burden

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:32 PM

Dhaka, July 2 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to grapple with a public health crisis, hospitals remain overwhelmed by more than 900 daily measles admissions, while health experts warned that a rise in dengue cases could place further strain on the healthcare system and increase the risk of additional deaths, local media reported on Thursday.

Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the remaining gap between efforts and outcomes can only be bridged through Jan Bhagidari.

Laxhar Evidence Labs gets NABL accreditation for forensic testing

IANS | July 1, 2026 2:28 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Noida-based Laxhar Evidence Labs Private Limited on Wednesday announced that it has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) for forensic testing, claiming to be the first private forensic laboratory in India to secure accreditation across multiple forensic disciplines simultaneously.