Find the full version here Sugary beverages (SBs) are a leading source of free sugars in children’s diets and a major contributor to the rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Bangladesh (1). According to the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey (BDHS) 2022, 32% of children aged 6–23 months were given a sweet beverage in the previous day,
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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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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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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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