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Blood Sugar Testing at Home: Glucometer Guide

A glucometer lets people with diabetes check blood sugar at home in seconds. Learn how to test correctly, fasting and after-meal targets, when to test, and what high or low readings mean.

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Safe Drinking Water: Home Purification Methods

Unsafe water causes much of the diarrhoea and typhoid seen in Bangladesh. Learn simple, low-cost ways to purify water at home by boiling, filtering and chlorination, plus arsenic awareness.

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Monsoon Waterborne Diseases: Stay Safe Guide

Every monsoon in Bangladesh brings a surge of diarrhoea, typhoid, hepatitis and skin infections from contaminated water. Learn the symptoms and simple household steps that keep your family safe.

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Steroid Cream Misuse: Hidden Skin Damage

Strong steroid and so-called fairness creams sold over the counter can thin and damage skin for years. Learn the warning signs of steroid misuse and how to use these creams only as prescribed.

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Hepatitis A and E: Jaundice from Unsafe Food

Hepatitis A and E spread through unsafe food and water and are a common cause of jaundice in Bangladesh. Learn the symptoms, the special risk in pregnancy, safe eating, and how to recover.

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Mosquito Control at Home: Stop Dengue Breeding

The Aedes mosquito that spreads dengue breeds in clean water right around your home. Learn practical steps to remove standing water, use nets and repellents, and break the breeding cycle.

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Dehydration in Summer: Prevention and ORS Use

Bangladesh's intense summer heat, heavy sweating and diarrhoea can quickly cause dangerous dehydration. Learn the early signs, who is most at risk, and how to use ORS correctly.

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Anaemia in Pregnancy: Symptoms and Iron Care

Anaemia is very common in pregnancy in Bangladesh and can harm both mother and baby. Learn the warning signs, iron-rich foods, safe supplements, and when to see a doctor.

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Hand Hygiene: Proper Handwashing to Prevent Disease

Clean hands are one of the cheapest, strongest defences against disease. Learn when and how to wash your hands properly, soap versus sanitiser, and how to build the habit in children.

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Disease PreventionChild Health

Thalassaemia: Carrier Screening Before Marriage

Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that is common in Bangladesh. A simple blood test before marriage can prevent passing it to children. Learn how carrier screening works.

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