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

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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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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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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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World Tuberculosis Day: Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of an mHealth intervention (mTB-Tobacco) for smoking cessation in people with tuberculosis (Quit4TB Trial)

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By Ai Keow Lim, Fahmidur Rahman & Maham Zahid  What is TB and how smoking impacts TB Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection spread through respiratory droplets dispersed into the air, when someone with TB coughs and sneezes. Smoking increases the chances of contracting TB infection and TB disease. TB patients who smoke are more
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দেশের ৪২.৭ শতাংশ জনগোষ্ঠী পরোক্ষ ধুমাপানের শিকার

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Originally published in The Daily Kaler Kantho on February 07, 2025. Read the full report here.
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Experts urge policy reforms to strengthen urban health systems in Bangladesh

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  Health policymakers, researchers, and development partners gathered in Dhaka to discuss challenges and prospects for urban health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The policy dialogue, titled Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Prospects & Challenges, was organized by ARK Foundation Bangladesh and BRAC James P. Grant School of Public Health on Thursday (30 January 2025).
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Policy Dialogue on Strengthening Urban Health Systems: Prospects & Challenges

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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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