Live Last read · last published · next check
Prof. Mamunar Rashid This issue presents four articles: three detailing active surveillance programs at the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR), and a fourth investigating antimicrobial utilization in…
This study evaluated the Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) surveillance system in Bangladesh for 2022 using the CDC 2001 guidelines to assess system attributes and overall usefulness. A cross-sectional evaluation was conducted between April and September 2023 across three purposively
The Department of Livestock Services (DLS) in Bangladesh has been conducting surveillance to monitor antibiotic usage in poultry farming and assess antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the Upazila Level. Surveillance data collected between 2017 to 2018 by the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) across
Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a highly fatal emerging zoonotic disease transmitting from bats to humans and can cause further human-to-human transmission. The incubation period for Nipah virus is typically 4-14 days after exposure, but can range
Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It infects the nose, throat, and lungs commonly known as flu. The influenza has various types and sub-types infecting both…
This issue highlights four articles on veterinary science, public health, and infectious disease surveillance in Bangladesh. All of them underscore the necessity of integrated diagnostic and multisectoral strategies to combat evolving health threats.
Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is an infectious bacterial disease in cattle, primarily caused by Mycobacterium bovis, a species within the M. tuberculosis complex. bTB hinders the milk, meat, and semen production in livestock with worldwide annual
The One Health approach—an integrated framework that links human, animal, and environmental health—is increasingly recognized as a crucial strategy for addressing complex and interconnected public health threats such as antimicrobial resistance
Influenza represents a critical public health challenge in Bangladesh, characterized by its potential for seasonal outbreaks and significant morbidity, particularly among vulnerable populations such as children and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.
According to Global Action Plan of the World Health Organization, Surveillance is one of the main strategies for AMR containment. Since 2016, the National Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance in Bangladesh is initiated by the Institute of
