National Situation Analysis on Policy and Programmes Promoting Physical Activity in Bangladesh (SAT)
The main objective of this project was to identify the barriers and facilitators of physical activities to reach Global Action Plan on the prevention of NCDs in Bangladesh. The situation analysis also attempted to provide an overall view of the current scenario regarding the presence of physical activity as a standalone action area or as
- Published in Non-Communicable Disease, Our Work
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In every Community Clinic, there is a Community Group (CG) and multiple Community Support Groups (CSGs). They have different tasks for community engagement. The aim of the study was to assess the role of Community Group (CG) and Community Support Group (CSG) in Community Engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic and after COVID-19. The study also
- Published in Communicable Disease, Our Work
- Published in Non-Communicable Disease, Our Work
- Published in Gender Equity and Social Inclusion, Our Work
- Published in Health Systems, Our Work
People with severe mental illness (SMI) are at higher risk of obesity linked to medication side effects, poor diet, inactivity, and sleep issues which increases their vulnerability to non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Globally, 25.9% of people with SMI are obese, with rising rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially South Asia.
- Published in Non-Communicable Disease, Our Work
Despite Bangladesh’s improving economic outlook, public investment in health remains low, with high Out-of-Pocket (OOP) expenses and per capita spending (USD 42) falling short of WHO recommendations. Although some health indicators are progressing, issues like neonatal mortality and malnutrition persist, highlighting the need for increased government funding. However, challenges around fund absorption, efficiency, and accountability
- Published in Health Systems, Our Work
- Published in Antimicrobial Resistance, Our Work
Urbanization is a prevailing global phenomenon, resulting in pronounced disparities in resource allocation and health outcomes within urban areas, notably in South Asia. The role of media in shaping policy agendas remains understudied, particularly regarding its impact on urban health policy formulation. Our study seeks to explore the interplay between media coverage, research evidence, and
- Published in Health Systems, Our Work
