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 aimed to develop an acceptable and feasible psycho-social support (PSS) package that will be ready to embed within the existing National TB Control Programme (NTP) service delivery system in Bangladesh. Our specific objectives were to assess the existing MDR-TB services, exploring the facilitators and barriers in the current service provision for mental health
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Tackling the Overlooked Pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance: Community Solutions To Antimicrobial Resistance (COSTAR)

By Badruddin Saify, Research Assistant, ARK Foundation   Antibiotic resistance (ABR) arises when bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics. In other words, antibiotics are ineffective against them. It is a common myth that people or animals develop resistance to antibiotics, whereas, in reality, it is germs that become resistant antibiotics.   Vector illustration of superbugs. No
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