Patient and provider perspectives of pluralistic primary care services in urban Bangladesh: a qualitative study

Read it here or find PDF here Abstract Background Rapid urbanisation and the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) present significant challenges for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Among these, Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, experiences these pressures more intensely than most. As a result, the city’s public primary health care (PHC) services are
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In-country public-private partnerships hold the key to promoting inclusiveness in Dutch trade and international cooperation agenda

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COVID-19 and Tobacco

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Taxation on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) in Bangladesh: What should we do?

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Public Private Partnership in Improving Access and Utilization of Health Care Services: Scopes, Opportunities and Challenges

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Influencing TB policy and practice in Bangladesh using a Public-Private Mix approach

Read the PDF here Policy messages: TB case notification can be increased by involving a small number of Private Medical Practitioners (PMPs) in selected areas. This makes scale-up feasible, as training in using the Public-Private Mix (PPM) model does not have to in-clude all PMPs in the area. The PPM model should be scaled up
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How can public-private partnerships enhance the use of long acting contraceptive methods in Bangladesh?

Read the PDF here Using a public-private partnership model is appropriate for both family planning healthcare providers and clients. This model is effective in increasing the use of long acting contraceptive methods. Implications and recommendations Orientation and hands on training of the private medical practitioners (PMPs) to family planning services and methods can result in
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Improving the quality of care at community clinics in rural Bangladesh through new approaches

Read the PDF here Key messages The training was effective in increasing the knowledge of community health care providers (CHCPs) CHCPs applied the knowledge gained and provided good quality care. Following these results, the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has scaled up the training nationwide. There are substantial benefits to healthcare provision if
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Integrating tobacco cessation within the TB programme: Findings from the ‘TB & Tobacco’ study

Find the PDF here Integrating tobacco cessation within the TB programme: Findings from the ‘TB & Tobacco’ study Key Messages: In Bangladesh, 18% of all adult (36% of men) TB patients smoke regularly. Smoking doubles their risk of death due to TB. Overall, tobacco causes 20% of all TB deaths. To help them quit, Tuberculosis
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The Complicated Cigarette Tax Structure in Bangladesh is Causing Expansion of the Low-Tier Cigarette Market and Lower Tax Revenue

Find the PDF here Implementing a uniform ad valorem tax rate for all tiers in addition to increasing the base price of low-tier cigarettes would increase government tax revenues between 34.90 billion and 42.01 billion taka, while reducing industry revenues. This would discourage the tobacco industry from further expanding in the low-tier market. The policy
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