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Between Progress and Pitfalls: Fixing Bangladesh’s Urban Health Crisis

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 By Abdullah M. Rafi (published in The Business Standard on 15 May, 2025) Bangladesh, one of the fastest-growing economies in the world according to the World Bank, has identified health as both a priority and a persistent challenge. Article 15(a) of the country’s constitution reflects this commitment by guaranteeing healthcare as a fundamental right for
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World No Tobacco Day 2025

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While the tobacco industry claims to support the economy, its true impact is devastating: causing over 8 million deaths globally each year, including 126,000 in Bangladesh.To replace these ‘losses’, the industry targets the next generation with flavoured, colourful, and youth-friendly products. The real threat now is not just what is inside but how it is
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International Women’s Day 2025: Challenges & Opportunities for Women Researchers

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From balancing family responsibilities to navigating systemic barriers, the road to success is not always easy for the women researchers, especially in low and middle income (LMI) countries. In the third of our 3-part video series for International Women’s Day, our CHORUS Urban Health Research Consortium researchers highlight these challenges and the opportunities for change.
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International Women’s Day 2025: Making Research Meaningful for Communities

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Involving communities in research ensures that research findings do not just stay on paper- they become part of real lives. A project may end, but when the information continues to resonate and create change, we know the research has made its mark. The goal is to make the data speak, sustain, and change lives. In
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International Women’s Day 2025: Importance of Gender in Research

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Gender is not just a category, it is a lens that helps us understand the world more deeply. Researchers today are increasingly aware of their responsibility to prioritize gender at every stage, from designing studies to analyzing data. By doing so, they create research that is not only more meaningful but also more inclusive, ensuring
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The Cloud Of Depression

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Depression is more than just feeling sad- it is a persistent cloud that can affect every aspect of life, from daily activities to interpersonal relationships. It is important to recognize that seeking help is not a weakness but a courageous step towards healing. Effective approaches, including professional support, emotional expression, physical activity, and mindfulness, can
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Flipbook of Community Dialogue Approach (CDA)

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This flipbook is an intervention material developed under the COSTAR project to be used by the Community Dialogue Facilitators (CDA) facilitators in different sub-districts of Cumilla. The CDA Facilitators used this flipbook to create awareness among the local people in their villages on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and its harmful consequences. This is an open access materials
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Consumption of sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) and its association with NCD and risk factors

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POTENTIAL DETERMINANTS IN HEALTH SECTOR INFLUENCING HEALTH CARE EXPENDITURE OF THE HOUSEHOLDS: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY IN BANGLADESH

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Demographic, and epidemiological transitions are taking place and tackling the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are challenges in achieving universal health coverage (UHC) in the country. Though the national health budget supports health care, 74% of total health expenditure is met by households out of pocket (OOP) which is the second highest in South-East
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Research-Policy Forum Report : Bangladesh The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People with Severe Mental Illness and on Mental Health Service Provision in South Asia (IMPASS)

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The Impact of the Covid-19 Pandemic on People with Severe Mental Illness and on Mental Health Service Provision in South Asia (IMPASS) Research-Policy Forum Workshop in Bangladesh was held on 20th June, 2022, organized by IMPASS research team at ARK Foundation in partnership with National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Prof. Rumana Huque, Executive Director,
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