Cholera is an infectious diarrhoeal disease caused by ingesting food or water contaminated with the bacteria Vibrio cholerae. It affects 1.4 billion people globally, especially in endemic countries in South Asia, Africa, and Central America. Annually, it claims over 120,000 lives when rehydration treatment is not administered imminently. Bangladesh’s capital – Dhaka – is classified
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Engaging private sector to achieve universal health coverage
To undertake policy analysis on emerging health issues in Bangladesh and promote discussions on evidence-informed health policy process for improved health outcomes, a health policy dialogue titled “Engaging Private Sector to Achieve Universal Health Coverage in Bangladesh” took place at the CIRDAP Auditorium, Chameli House, Topkhana road, Dhaka on 28 April 2018. This dialogue was
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icddr,b library supports cutting-edge health research
icddr,b library is a modern and vibrant library and information centre equipped with the most advanced tools and information technology for collecting, processing, and storing information. Publication in peer-reviewed scientific literature is a key indicator of quality, and an important step in the dissemination of new scientific information. A Research4Life case study recently featured how
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How far is Bangladesh from eliminating obstetric fistula?
For many women, giving birth is an astounding experience. However, for those in developing countries giving birth can also bring death or cause lifelong ill-health or morbidity due to unsafe conditions without proper medical attention. Globally, the true burden of maternal morbidity is unknown, however, it is estimated that for every maternal death, 20 to
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USAID Bangladesh team visits icddr,b
This week, a delegation from USAID Bangladesh visited icddr,b to experience the organisation’s pioneering and successful journey since inception and learn more about the USAID’s Research for Decision Makers (RDM) Activity, a five-year implementation research project that icddr,b has been implementing since May 2017. The RDM Activity aims at generating evidence and promoting the use
