Chief Health Officer of DNCC, Brig. Gen. Imru-al-Qayes shares insights on the limitations of UPHCSDP

As the Urban Primary Health Care Services Delivery Project (UPHCSDP) nears its conclusion in 2025, significant challenges remain in ensuring healthcare for all. With 50% of Dhaka’s population still without adequate coverage, what’s next? Chief Health Officer of Dhaka North City Corporation, Brigadier General Imru-al-Qayes, shares critical insights on the limitations of UPHCSDP and the
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Strengthening urban health systems through public-private partnership: Lessons from four countries

Due to the rapid increase in the urban population, public sector health services in urban settings are under strain. There are limited accessible and available health facilities with insufficient medicines and supplies and inadequate health workers with training appropriate to the changing disease burden in the public health system. Over time, these gaps in the
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Policy Dialogue Synthesis Report

  The Community-led Responsive and Effective Urban Health System (CHORUS) is a research programme consortium that unites health researchers from Africa, South Asia, and the UK. It collaborates with communities, health professionals, and city-level decision-makers to develop and test strategies aimed at improving the health of the poorest urban residents. CHORUS and ARK Foundation hosted
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Report: Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Challenges & Prospects

The Community-led Responsive and Effective Urban Health System (CHORUS) is a Research Programme Consortium that brings together health researchers from Africa, South Asia, and the UK. CHORUS collaborates with communities, health professionals, and city-level decision makers to develop and test strategies for improving the health of the poorest urban residents. As part of its ongoing
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Between Progress and Pitfalls: Fixing Bangladesh’s Urban Health Crisis

 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

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

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

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

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

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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