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
Public health experts and rights activists have welcomed the government’s decision to introduce Front-of-Package Labelling (FOPL) on food products, calling for its swift implementation to protect public health and consumer rights. They urged the government to ensure that the FOPL is designed in a way that even illiterate consumers can easily identify products that may be
Govt decision to label harmful ingredients on food packages welcomed Read More »
As a result of modern urbanization, housing and factories are increasing at an activity rate in the city, which is reducing the environment for sports and physical activity. Children are not getting enough space for sports and physical exercise. As a result, children are becoming housebound and are suffering from various types of non-communicable diseases.
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
United Nations Interagency Taskforce NCDs award Read More »
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 »
On 18 and 19 May 2024 a two-day training on promoting physical activity and a healthy diet through a regulatory approach was organized by CLPA and Citizen Network-CNET. Thirty CSO representatives from thirty districts attended. Shahidul Alam, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Food was the main guest at the workshop. Other attendees in the opening session
Policies are essential to protect grounds and parks Read More »
Physical activity can drastically reduce the chances of developing NCDs, however, people in Bangladesh does not exercise enough due to a multitude of reason including lack of awareness & lack of publicly available open spaces. In this situation Citizen Network-CNET, Center for Law and Policy Affairs (CLPA ) has taken various steps to combat this
Initiative by Citizen Network-CNETs Members to Promote Active Lifestyle in Bangladesh 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
Citizens are increasingly consuming processed foods. All of these packaged goods contain additives such as salt, sugar, and trans fats. Excessive usage of these elements contributes to the rise of non-communicable diseases such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, and diabetes. Salt, sugar, and trans fats should be decreased in packaged foods to safeguard the well-being
Front-of-package (FOP) labeling is essential for reducing NCDs. Read More »
