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Dengue outbreak in Sri Lanka: Army on the ground, risk of infections and deaths increasing

The dengue situation in Sri Lanka is becoming increasingly alarming in 2026. The outbreak, which had been growing sporadically at the beginning of the year, spread rapidly in June. The situation became so serious that the government decided to deploy the country's army, navy and air force in addition to health workers in the campaign to destroy mosquito breeding sites and clean up. According to official data as of June 23, 48,287 dengue patients had been identified in Sri Lanka by then and 29 had died. At the same time, more than 1,000 patients were being admitted to hospitals every day.   But that was not the end of the crisis. The pace of infections increased further in the following weeks. As of July 14, the government surveillance system had received information about 71,235 infections and 49 deaths. Based on the latest data released in early August, the number of infected people exceeded 86,000 and the number of deaths reached 62. In other words, what was considered a seri...

Two More Dengue Deaths in 24 Hours, 730 Hospitalized in Bangladesh

Two More Dengue Deaths in 24 Hours, 730 Hospitalized in Bangladesh In the last 24 hours, two more people have died from the mosquito-borne dengue disease. With this, the total death toll from dengue this year has reached 67. During the same period, 730 new patients were admitted to hospitals with dengue. This information was revealed in the regular dengue report of the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Saturday (August 15).   According to the DGHS, both of the deceased in the last 24 hours were residents of the Khulna division. Meanwhile, the highest number of dengue patients—374—were hospitalized in the Dhaka division. Additionally, in the last 24 hours, 123 people were hospitalized in the Khulna division, 107 in Barishal, 89 in Chattogram, 27 in Mymensingh, and 10 in the Rangpur division. In total, from January 1 to Saturday, 67 people have died of dengue. Of these, 30 people died in the Dhaka division alone, which includes the two city corporations.  ...

Dengue Fever in Bangladesh: Rising Cases, Warning Signs, Treatment, and How to Stay Safe

Dengue Fever in Bangladesh: Rising Cases, Warning Signs, Treatment, and How to Stay Safe Dengue fever remains a growing public health concern in Bangladesh, particularly during the rainy season. As mosquito population’s increase and stagnant water becomes more common, the risk of dengue transmission rises significantly across both urban and rural communities. According to Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), two additional people died from dengue within a recent 24-hour period, while 730 new patients were hospitalized . This brought the reported dengue death toll in Bangladesh to 67 for the year at that point. Although Bangladesh is thousands of miles away from the United States, dengue is not exclusively a South Asian health issue. Dengue outbreaks occur in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide, and travelers, humanitarian workers, and people living in or visiting affected areas should understand how the infection spreads, what symptoms to w...

Surrogacy, Choice, and a Baby Caught Between Two States

A baby born after a fraught pregnancy is now at the center of a bitter custody fight that reads like a collision of two powerful narratives: the intended parents’ expectation of control over a planned pregnancy, and a gestational carrier’s insistence on bodily autonomy and parental connection. According to the account, the intended parents asked for an abortion after learning of a serious fetal heart defect at 20 weeks. The Alaska‑based gestational carrier refused, left the state, carried the pregnancy to term in Texas, and now seeks parental rights while the biological parents pursue custody. This story is raw and complicated. It raises urgent questions about contracts and consent, about who gets to decide when a pregnancy becomes a family, and about how the law treats people who step into nontraditional caregiving roles.  

8 Essential Medical Supplies and First Aid Kits Every Home Must Have

Introduction: Medical emergencies never knock before they arrive. Whether it is a sudden midnight fever, a minor kitchen burn, an unexpected drop in blood pressure, or a sudden fluctuation in blood sugar levels having the right medical supplies at home can make a massive difference. In many cases, immediate primary care prevents a minor injury or health crisis from escalating. At Top Medical Healthcare Center , we believe that proactive health management starts right at your home. Whether you live alone, have energetic kids, or care for elderly parents, having these essential medical tools and supplies at home is critically important.

7 Proven Ways to Overcome Stress and Depression: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World

The Silent Heaviness We All Transmit Take a subterranean breath. Right now, as you are reading this on Top Medical Health Care Center , you might be carrying a heaviness on your shoulders that no one else can see. In our fast-paced, modern world, stress and depression have become our silent, constant companions. Whether you are a businessman losing sleep over finding the right financiers, a student drowning in academic pressure, a corporate employee suffocating under endless deadlines, or a lover struggling to make your partner understand your heart we are all pugnacious our own invisible battles. Sometimes, the heaviest moments are the quietest ones: that sudden tightness in your chest when your phone rings, the exhaustion that hits you right after waking up, or the profound loneliness you feel even while sitting in a swarming room. Left abandoned, this chronic stress doesn't just steal our peace of mind; it physically breaks us down, leading to high blood pressure, heart dis...