Abdullah Muhammad Rafi is the Research Uptake and Communication Manager at ARK Foundation Bangladesh, where he leads strategic communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives across a range of public health programmes. Working at the intersection of public health, research, and policy, he collaborates with governments, universities, and international partners to translate evidence into policy and practice, with a focus on urban health, health systems strengthening, and equitable healthcare.

Drawing on a background in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Dhaka, Abdullah's work centers on evidence-informed policymaking, research uptake, and the role of institutions in advancing better health outcomes. His areas of expertise include stakeholder engagement, knowledge translation, strategic communications, and the development of pathways that bridge research and impact.

Outside of his professional work, Abdullah is committed to advancing equity, social inclusion, and the rights of marginalized communities, and is interested in the intersections of health, governance, and social justice.

Publications:

1. The Budget That Shrinks: How Bangladesh’s Health Allocations Disappear Over Time (Read here)


2. Fragmentation in Urban Health Service Provision? A Plurality of Providers is the Answer (Read here)


3. Between Progress and Pitfalls: Fixing Bangladesh’s Urban Health Crisis (Read here)


4. The Need for Multisectoral Collaboration for a Strengthened Urban Health System (Read here)


5. Ensuring equity in health sector (Read here)


6. Fighting TB on the Frontlines: Voices from the Ground (Read here)


7. Role of Youth in Fight Against Air Pollution (Read here)


8. ARK’s SIMPLE Solution to the Urban Data Dearth (Read here)


9. Safeguarding and Gender in Public Health Research: Reflections from the Field (Read here)


10. Harnessing mHealth to End TB: A Digital Prescription for a Persistent Challenge (Read here)