On November 20, 2023, a delegation from the CLPA team met with Dr. Fazla Ehlahi, Program Manager of the NCDC, at the DGHS office in Mohakhali to discuss ongoing activities under the RECAP project. During the meeting, plans for a collaborative event as part of the RECAP initiative were explored. Dr. Ehlahi expressed appreciation for […]
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An advocacy meeting on sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxation was held on November 14, 2023, jointly organized by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the World Health Organization (WHO). The meeting was attended by representatives from the National Board of Revenue, Tariff Commission, JICA, Ministry of Commerce, Consumer Rights Department, Customs Department, National Heart
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On March 3, 2022, a divisional workshop titled “Role of Local Government in Promoting Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet” was held in collaboration with the Barisal Divisional Commissioner’s Office. The event brought together urban planners, environmentalists, and representatives from various social organizations. The workshop took place in the conference room of the Barisal Divisional
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Members of Parliament emphasized the need to strengthen laws and policies to ensure the availability of fresh vegetables and promote physical activity as a means to prevent non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. NCDs currently account for 67% of all deaths in the country, with 22% being classified as premature.
