Urbanization is a prevailing global phenomenon, resulting in pronounced disparities in resource allocation and health outcomes within urban areas, notably in South Asia. The role of media in shaping policy agendas remains understudied, particularly regarding its impact on urban health policy formulation. Our study seeks to explore the interplay between media coverage, research evidence, and urban health policy, with specific attention to journalistic practices and policymaker perceptions. This research is congruent with the objectives of the CHORUS consortium, aiming to inform evidence-based policy decisions in South Asia and enhance research capacity in addressing urban health challenges. The study is being conducted from January 2024 to June 2025.
The key objective of this research is to understand how information is sourced and how public health research evidence is communicated by the news media (online, print and television) for informing policies and practices around urban health issues in Bangladesh and Nepal
