In Bangladesh, whether in a city or remote village, drug shops are often the first point of contact for people … More
Tag: health systems
Universal Health Coverage: Our Role in Advancing the Agenda in Bangladesh
Recently, a colleague pointed out to me that in Bangladesh, the Government provides free healthcare through public facilities, yet she … More
Applying the ‘One Health’ Approach in Bangladesh
Newton’s Third Law states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”. If that is truly the case then … More
How Can Civil Society Help Influence Health Policy?
Bangladesh’s health sector has come a long way, reaching several millennium development goals and making foremost improvements in areas of … More
Psychodrama as a New Form of Health Education for Young Men in Dhaka’s Urban Slums
Shujon* is a 19-year-old man living with his mother in Bhashantek, an urban slum in Mirpur, Dhaka. His father left … More
Let’s Talk About Universal Health Coverage
Put very simply, universal health coverage (UHC) means “every person, everywhere, has access to quality healthcare without suffering financial hardship.” … More
Keeping Up with Public Health Challenges: Training Opportunities for Practitioners and Stakeholders
Evolving 21st century public health challenges make it critical for professionals to keep their requisite skills up-to-date. Although in recent … More
Inside Look at the MPH Programme
Since 2005, JPGSPH has been facilitating its Master of Public Health (MPH) programme with the aim to develop public health … More
Exploring Lessons Learnt From CTC Worker Programmes: A Symposium
On 12 June 2016, REACHOUT team members from all six of its working countries came under one roof for a … More