Dept. of Public Health- DPH, USTC

14/10/2025

14/10/2025

News regarding the Seminar on the occasion of World Mental Heath Day 2025 arranged by Department of Public Health, USTC

13/10/2025

**World Mental Health Day 2025 Observed****Theme:** *Access to Services: Mental Health in Disasters and Emergencies***Chattogram, October 10, 2025:**On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2025, a discussion meeting was held at the Chattogram Zila Parishad Auditorium, jointly organized by the Department of Public Health, University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), and the Department of Narcotics Control. This year’s theme was *“Access to Services: Mental Health in Disasters and Emergencies.”*The program was inaugurated by **Professor Dr. Mohammad Solaiman**, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC).The event was chaired by **Professor Dr. Mohammad Shafiul Hasan**, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS).The **Chief Guest** of the program was renowned physician and social worker **Dr. Shahadat Hossain**, Honorable Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation.**Special Guests** included **Dr. Fazle Rabbi**, Director of Health, Chattogram Division, and **Shahzada Syed Irfanul Haque**, Managing Trustee of Darul Irfan Research Institute.The **welcome address** was delivered by **Professor Pranay Kumar Majumder**, Head of the Department of Public Health, USTC.The **keynote paper** was presented by **Dr. Subhra Prakash Datta**, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, USTC.A **felicitation speech** was delivered by **Dr. Belayet Hossain Dhali**, Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatric Medicine, Chattogram Medical College.In his speech, the Chief Guest, the Honorable Mayor, emphasized that expanding mental health services across all levels of society and the state is essential for building a healthy and prosperous nation.Speakers at the event further highlighted that mental health is no longer a neglected issue—especially during disasters and emergencies, maintaining mental stability is crucial. They stressed that timely support and increased awareness are the keys to ensuring mental well-being.**Professor Dr. Mohammad Shafiul Hasan**, an eminent psychiatrist, discussed the symptoms, types, and remedies of various mental health disorders.The program was attended by physicians, teachers, students, and people from different walks of society.The event received overall support from **Renata Pharmaceuticals Limited (Renata PLC)** as the *Scientific Partner.*

05/01/2025

While the world is again concerned about a new virus HMPV pandemic, article on the emerging Public Health concern, HMPV, written by Mr. Syed Billal Hossain, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Public Health, University of Science and Technology Chittagong, is published by the Daily Ittefaq in their portal. The article will be helpful to get a primary idea on HMPV, its prevention and treatment. You may share it with your friends to spread awareness on HMPV.

https://en.ittefaq.com.bd/10252/hmpv-a-global-growing-concern .

Five years after COVID-19 first emerged in China, attention is now shifting to another concerning virus: Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Cases of HMPV have risen significantly in China, particularly among children under 14 in the northern provinces. Social media videos reveal...

01/01/2025

Health is the key to boost our happiness ..
Department of Public Health, USTC, wish all a Happy and Healthy New Year 2025.

29/12/2024

Heartiest Congratulations to Mr. Syed Billal Hossain, Assistant Professor, Department of Public Health, University of Science and Technology Chittagong for the award of 'Best Presenter' at the 10th International Public Health Conference 2024, arranged by Public Health Foundation Bangladesh at TMSS Medical College, Bogura, commenced on 6-7 December 2024.

The award was handed over by the Senior Secretary, Ministry of Planning and Director General of Family Planning (DGFP), Bangladesh in presence of Prof. Dr. Bettina Borisch, CEO of the World Federation of Public Health Associations.

He got this award in the category of Reproductive and Child Health for presenting the research paper titled, "Practices of water, sanitation, and hygiene among mothers of children under-5 and its association with diarrheal infection in Chattogram".

We cherish his contribution for research and education in the Public Health arena with affiliation of USTC.

28/12/2024

MPH students are attending their Mid-term examination of Winter 2024 Semester, started on 27 Dec 2024.

A tense but attentive approach has shown by all of the students in the exams.

01/12/2024

December 1st to observe World AIDS Day 2024. To achieve the Sustainable Development Goal of eliminating AIDS by 2030, we must collaborate to eliminate the inequities that impede progress. 2024 theme of World AIDS Day is "Take the Rights Path: My Health, My Right!" is a rallying cry for widely accessible, rights-based healthcare that allows people living with HIV/AIDS to live active, fulfilling lives.
- World Health Organization (WHO).