More than 1,000 people have died from the disease over the past six months, despite record vaccinations this year. Previous mistakes are catching up with the country, say analysts. Dhaka, Bangladesh – One-year-old Saif Hasan died within minutes of being taken into intensive care at Dhaka’s Infectio»»»

DHAKA, Sept 13, 2026 (BSS) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today termed Saima Wazed Putul's appointment as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia "extremely unfortunate and controversial", questioning the process through which she secured the position. "Saima Wazed Putul's app»»»

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir has described the appointment of recently resigned Saima Wazed Putul to a senior position at the World Health Organization (WHO) as “very unfortunate”, alleging that she lacked the qualifications, experience and expertise required for such a high-lev»»»

The «Vaccination Certificate» service in Tunduk mobile app has been expanded, the Ministry of Health of Kyrgyzstan reported. Users can now access electronic records of all registered routine and other vaccinations, rather than only COVID-19 vaccinations as was previously the case. The certificate i»»»

Incentives linked to physical activity could encourage healthier behaviour while reducing long-term healthcare costs, said health think tank Galen Centre of Health and Social Policy. PETALING JAYA: Health advocates have suggested that Putrajaya reward Malaysians who practise healthier lifestyles wi»»»