Climate change is associated with accelerated global warming, rising sea levels, and increased frequency of natural disasters such as hurricanes and flooding. It is critical to understand the impact of these trends and events on human livelihoods and health as part of ongoing efforts to help affected communities prepare against or adapt to climate change.
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Evolving marriage dynamics in rural Bangladesh
Over the last four decades, Bangladesh has gone through massive liberalization and commercialization of traditional agriculture and experienced increasing market integration. The transition into a commercial, market-oriented economy often leads to changes in social dynamics, for instance by increasing wealth inequality and levels of education. A new study in Evolutionary Human Sciences from icddr,b and
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A letter from a dreamer
‘When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it’- a popular quote by Paulo Coelho, always motivated me to aim for the impossible and to believe in the unimaginable. This is my journey in the making. Being born in a small town, I had a big dream of becoming a
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When there is a will, there is a way
It all started over a cup of tea and a discussion about how hard it is to get a decent sanitary napkin in this locality, if you haven’t brought one with you, when it’s your “that time of the month!” The frustration of not having a decent pharmacy nearby got us to think about what
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Better Health District Model: stakeholder engagement for strengthening the 24/7 EmONC services
UNFPA and icddr,b have been working closely with the Government of Bangladesh through various capacities including preparing healthcare providers, strengthening health systems, disease surveillance, and research activities. Maternal and Child Health Division (MCHD) of icddr,b with support from UNFPA and OGSB, has been working to strengthening the 24/7 EmONC Services in the Better Health Districts
