A 75-Year Journey toward Health for All Over World Health Day 2023
Since its inception in 1948, the World Health Organization (WHO) and its member states have worked harmoniously to promote health, keep the world safe and aid the vulnerable so that everyone, everywhere, can attain the highest level of health and well-being. Over the years, the organization has worked on various health concerns, ranging from mental […]
Human Resources: Key Concern for Health System Strengthening in Bangladesh
A recent national health survey shows the progress of implementing different key health indicators. Despite having increased institutional delivery, the contribution of public health facilities is still low. With the strong leadership of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW), many development partners have been contributing to improving the country’s health system. Currently, one […]
Increasing Impact of Climate Change on Tuberculosis in Bangladesh
Climate change poses an unprecedented and solely biggest threat to human health. It is adding to the emergence of new diseases and exacerbating existing ones. Tuberculosis (TB), for example, has been considered one of the climate-sensitive diseases, and climate change affects the pattern and burden of TB. The evidence indicates that the links between climate […]