Register here To mark World Diabetes Day 2025, the CHORUS urban health research consortium is bringing together researchers, stakeholders and policymakers from Bangladesh, Nepal and Ghana to share findings, lessons and insights on strengthening urban health systems to respond to the rising crisis in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Urbanisation is associated with an increased prevalence of
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On October 30th, CHORUS successfully hosted the webinar and panel discussion titled “From Fragmentation to Harmonisation: Strengthening Urban Health Systems through Provider Partnerships and Collaboration.” The session explored how cities can build stronger and fairer health systems, particularly for underserved urban communities. Chaired by Prof. Helen Elsey, CHORUS Co-Director from the University of York, the
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Universal Health Coverage (UHC) is essential to ensure health equity and the right to healthcare in Bangladesh. Alongside rapid urbanization, the burden of non-communicable diseases is increasing, and the number of urban-poor is rising. Although community clinics and upazila health complexes exist to serve rural populations, people still do not receive adequate and necessary services.
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Recently, adissemination event was held at MIS conference room, Directorate General of Health Services to share findings from the Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Pilot Project, implemented in 6 public hospitals across Cumilla and Dinajpur. The initiative, led by CDC, DGHS with support from World Health Organization (WHO) Bangladesh and ARK Foundation, tested practical approaches including a
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Strategic purchasing holds immense potential to bridge service gaps in Bangladesh’s urban primary health care. To explore this pathway, ARK Foundation, in collaboration with the Planning and Research wing of Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, hosted a two-day Policy Dialogue on ‘Aligning Outsourcing with Strategic Purchasing in Urban Health
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Experts Urge Stronger Tobacco Cessation Services in Bangladesh’s Health System ARK Foundation hosted a webinar titled “Tobacco Cessation in Health Systems: Policy, Research & Reality”, bringing together experts and participants from academia, advocacy groups, and research organizations, including international researchers. The event explored the status, challenges, and opportunities for integrating tobacco cessation into Bangladesh’s health
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PDF Version Highlights: Flawed preparation blamed for failing to identify priorities Despite potential, primary healthcare underfunded Managerial inefficiency hampers fund utilisation NCDs underprioritised despite rising deaths Women, child health budget cut again Need skilled managers, better planning Private sector unregulated, inequitable care Budget usually slashed significantly in revisions The health sector is facing major budgetary
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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
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The CHORUS Partners Meeting, hosted by ARK, took place from January 26th to 29th at Hotel Lake Castle in Dhaka, bringing together researchers, policymakers, and experts from Bangladesh, Nepal, Ghana, Nigeria, and the UK. The event focused on sharing insights and strategies for strengthening urban health systems across the participating countries. Discussions explored early findings,
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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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