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 »
On December 21, 2023, an advocacy meeting was held at the Gowaland Municipality in Gowaland Municipal Auditorium, aiming to foster an environment conducive to physical activity and secure funding for controlling NCDs. The meeting convened several notable figures, including Md. Nazrul Islam, Mayor of Gowaland Municipality; Md. Ferdous Alam Khan, Executive Engineer, and various other
Physical activity facilities and secure funding are critical for reducing NCDs. Read More »
On December 21, 2023, at Hotel Bengal Blue Barry in Gulshan 2, Dhaka, a seminar titled “Seminar on Public Health Policies to Promote a Healthy Diet: Challenges and Way Forward” was organized jointly by the CLPA, ARK Foundation, Public Health Law Network, and C-Net. The seminar emphasized the critical role of policy measures in promoting
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