Fighting TB on the Frontlines: Voices from the Ground

Abdullah M. Rafi Read the PDF Version Mr. Mahmud (pseudonym), 59, the Tuberculosis & Leprosy Controller Assistant (TLCA) at one of the TB centers on the outskirts – a 70-kilometer drive from the capital Dhaka – reflecting on his journey in combating TB, asserted that if people stopped using tobacco products, the number of TB
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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Urban Bangladesh |Journey Of Arts4amr|

  To raise awareness about the dangers of #antimicrobialresistance (AMR) among local communities in Dhaka, Bangladesh, artists and researchers have joined forces, using street plays as a powerful medium to convey their message. This innovative collaboration marks one of the first initiatives where artists actively engage with communities to address the growing threat of AMR
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Engaging rural communities in Bangladesh to tackle AMR through the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA)

We’re excited to share our latest publication in Frontiers! Led by Md Badruddin Saify as the corresponding author, alongside co-authors Prof. Rumana Huque, Samina Huque, Sajib Saha, and their dedicated team, this study, titled: “Engaging rural communities in Bangladesh to tackle antimicrobial resistance through the Community Dialogue Approach (CDA): A process evaluation protocol for COSTAR
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Roundtable on Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh: Challenges & Opportunities

  On the occasion of the 11th anniversary of the ARK Foundation, a roundtable discussion titled “Universal Healthcare in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities” was organized by the ARK Foundation and Prothom Alo on 30 November 2024. To read the summary of the speakers’ speeches, please go to this link or find the PDF here আর্ক ফাউন্ডেশনের ১১
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Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh: Challenges & Prospects

PDF Version On the occasion of its 11th anniversary, ARK Foundation organized a roundtable discussion titled ‘Universal Healthcare in Bangladesh: Challenges and Opportunities’ in support of one of the most prominent dailies of the country, Prothom Alo. To read the summary of the speeches, please go to this link
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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW)

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2024 (Nov 18-24) begins today, reinforcing the message to “Educate. Advocate. Act now.” in tackling the AMR crisis.This year’s theme calls on everyone- from policymakers to the general public- to learn about the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and take urgent steps to combat it. ARK, has been actively
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Patient and Public Participation in Tobacco Cessation and Tuberculosis Prevention

On November 11, 2024, ARK Foundation researchers conducted a workshop titled ‘Patient and Public Participation in Tobacco Cessation and Tuberculosis Prevention’ at Shaheed Ahsanullah Master General Hospital in Tongi, Dhaka. This Community Engagement Program, based on RESPIRE’s Quit4TB Trial, aimed to connect tobacco cessation efforts with tuberculosis prevention. The event brought together notable attendees, including
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Role of Youth in Fight Against Air Pollution

By Fahmida Farzana and Abdullah M. Rafi AMID the lingering haze over Bangladesh’s cities, air pollution has become an escalating public health crisis. From brick kilns to traffic congestion, harmful pollutants seep into every aspect of urban life, making this not just a climate issue but a matter of human survival. These fine particulate matters
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Evaluation of Tobacco Dependence Measures of Smokeless Tobacco (ST) Users in Bangladesh

  Evaluation of Tobacco Dependence Measures of Smokeless Tobacco (ST) users in Bangladesh  was a study supported by the University of York, UK. . It was an 18-month project that aimed to evaluate psychometric properties of the Oklahoma Scale of Smokeless Tobacco Dependence among Bangladeshi smokeless tobacco users, and to identify underlying constructs and processes
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Developing a psycho-social support (PSS) intervention for people with multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) and com-morbid depression in Bangladesh: a feasibility study

  This study aims to develop an acceptable and feasible psychosocial support (PSS) package that will be ready to embed within the existing National TB Control Programme (NTP) service delivery system in Bangladesh. The existing service delivery system does not include any screening for mental health problems among MDR TB patients or psychosocial counselling for
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