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National Situation Analysis on Policy and Programmes Promoting Physical Activity in Bangladesh (SAT)

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The main objective of this project was to identify the barriers and facilitators of physical activities to reach Global Action Plan on the prevention of NCDs in Bangladesh. The situation analysis also attempted to provide an overall view of the current scenario regarding the presence of physical activity as a standalone action area or as
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Community-led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems (CHORUS)

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Community-led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems (CHORUS) is a Research Programme Consortium that brings together health researchers from South Asia, West Africa, and the UK. CHORUS works with communities, health professionals and city level decision makers to strengthen the urban health system, especially for the urban poor. ARK Foundation is currently implementing three projects
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Identifying barriers and facilitators for a healthy diet, physical activity, and good sleep in people with severe mental illness (SMI) in Bangladesh and Pakistan: information to develop an intervention to support people with SMI to live a healthier life (LIFT).

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People with severe mental illness (SMI) are at higher risk of obesity linked to medication side effects, poor diet, inactivity, and sleep issues which increases their vulnerability to non-communicable diseases like heart disease and diabetes. Globally, 25.9% of people with SMI are obese, with rising rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially South Asia.
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National Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health for Bangladesh (2025-2030)

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This National Oral Health Strategic Action Plan of Bangladesh 2025-2030 will guide the national response to Oral Health in Bangladesh over a period of five years. This follows the Action Plan for Oral Health in South-East Asia 2022-2030 and Global Strategy and Action Plan on Oral Health 2023-2030. This 2025-2030 strategy was designed by adopting
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Smoking Cessation Intervention for Severe Mental Ill Health- South Asia (SCIMITAR-SA)

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Mental disorders are a major contributor to the global disease burden, ranking among the top 10 causes of health loss. Individuals with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective disorder, Psychosis, Bipolar illness and Severe Depression with psychosis) are among the most vulnerable population groups facing health disparities, increased risk of physical multimorbidity, higher mortality, shorter life expectancy
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Tobacco Free Cities (TFC)

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The ARK Foundation conducts on-demand research and training in the areas of health, education, and social development. The ARK Foundation’s mission is to ensure sustainable development through research-based solutions, training and promotion in the areas of health, nutrition, population, education, gender, environment and human resource development. In collaboration with the ARK Foundation, the University of
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Tobacco Control Capacity Programme

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The Tobacco Control Capacity Programme is a £3.4 million programme of training and research funded by Research Councils UK as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund. The overall aim of the programme is to improve research capacity in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to conduct high-quality studies that will generate evidence on how to
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TB & Tobacco

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  The TB and Tobacco project  aims to investigate ways in which interventions designed to encourage people to stop smoking can be integrated into tuberculosis (TB) control programmes. Its ultimate goal is to improve the health and longevity of patients suffering from TB, as well as decreasing the number of people who suffer from tobacco-related
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Integrating depression care in tuberculosis and hepatitis services in South Asia (IMPACT CCD)

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  The overall long-term aim of this research programme is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people with depression and tuberculosis in South Asia. This study is aimed carring out the preliminary work for a future trial to evaluate depression care integrated with tuberculosis services. The specific objectives are: To understand the
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Improving the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and related conditions through primary health care in Bangladesh

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  This project aimed to develop and evaluate a service delivery model for the delivery of quality care to patients of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and diabetes at the Upazila Health Complexes and other primary health care (PHC) facilities. Specific objectives included: establishing a systematic screening and care process to enhance early diagnosis of CVD and
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    Download PDF Report on Roundtable on ‘Health Bu...
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