Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute to 71% of all deaths in the country, with 19% occurring prematurely. These conditions often have long-lasting effects, imposing both physical and financial challenges on individuals and their families. To address this issue, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with support from the World Health Organization and technical assistance from […]
A global webinar titled “Cross-Regional Learning: Lessons from the Latin America and African Experiences in Advocating for and Implementing Front-of-Pack Labeling (FOPL) Regulations” brought together experts from Latin America, Africa, and Asia to share strategies and challenges in promoting healthier diets through effective labeling policies. Organized under the Global RECAP initiative by the International Development
Most government and private infrastructure projects are failing to comply with air pollution control rules and related guidelines, according to experts. They warned that air pollution cannot be reduced unless such projects are brought under strict regulatory oversight, including fines and legal penalties. Fines and punishments, they noted, also serve as important tools for raising
Speakers at a national seminar have called for immediate amendments to the Environmental Court Act and the Environmental Protection Act, emphasizing that without reform, it will be impossible to safeguard Bangladesh’s environment. They highlighted that there are only two environmental courts serving a population of 170 million, and that citizens currently have no direct right
Farida Akhtar, Advisor to the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, stated that the ministry should not be viewed merely as one responsible for fattening cows and goats but rather as a “nutrition ministry.” She emphasized that human and animal health are interconnected — if animals are unwell, humans cannot be healthy either. One major cause
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Human rights activists and public health experts claim that the absence of comprehensive regulation has turned the country’s healthcare system into a business, treating patients who cannot afford it. They demanded that comprehensive health laws be passed as soon as possible. Speaking at a webinar, they said that although various institutions and facilities have increased
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We are delighted to share with you that The Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA) has been selected to receive the 2024 United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) award. The award ceremony took place on September 25th at 12.00 New York tine during the “Friends of
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During a discussion, public health professionals and human rights advocates emphasized that it is now essential to properly label food packaging with the proportions of sugar, salt, transfat, and saturated fat as well as to offer medal marking so that consumers can readily identify products that are harmful to their health. They also said that
Demand that information on sugar, salt, and trans fats be included on food packaging. Read More »
Non-communicable diseases account for a significant number of deaths in Bangladesh each year, accounting for 67% of the country’s total deaths, of which about 22% are premature deaths. Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer cause physical and economic damage to individuals and families. To address these issues, premature death can be
A delegation from CLPA meets with the executive director of the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA) to discuss issues related to pedestrian facilities in the city. Additionally, they urge that the DTCA Executive Director approve the proposed pedestrian regulation as soon as feasible. Executive Director committed to take initiatives to pass the regulation soon.
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