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James P. Grant School of Public Health officially opens on icddr,b campus

Over 250 guests gathered at icddr,b’s Mohakhali campus on Tuesday, 8 May to mark the official opening of the James P. Grant School of Public Health’s new premises, which are housed within icddr,b’s main building.

Japanese Deputy Prime Minister visits icddr,b

The Deputy Prime Minister of Japan, Katsuya Okada visited icddr,b on Thursday  3 April to discuss on-going collaborations between icddr,b and the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The visit started with a tour of icddr,b’s Dhaka Hospital, led by its Medical Director, Dr.

icddr,b helps Government of Bangladesh establish a new diarrhoea ward in Dhaka

A 50-bed diarrhoea treatment ward has been opened in the government-run Dhaka Shishu Mohanagar Hospital in Lalbag, located in the southwestern part of Dhaka city.

icddr,b scientist selected winner of the Institut de France’s ‘Grand Prize’ 2012

The Institut de France’s Christophe and Rodolphe Mérieux Foundation has selected icddr,b’s Vaccine Sciences Director Dr. Firdausi Qadri as winner of its 2012 Scientific ‘Grand Prize’.

Matlab study shows genetic disposition to arsenic-related disease

One of the first large-scale genetic studies in a developing world setting has discovered genetic variants that appear to elevate the risk of developing skin lesions among people chronically exposed to arsenic. Conducted by an international team, including icddr,b senior scientist Dr. Md.

icddr,b celebrates World Physical Activity Day

On 5 April, icddr,b’s Centre for the Control of Chronic Diseases organised a morning of physical activity to celebrate World Physical Activity Day 2012, and draw attention to the growing problem of chronic diseases in Bangladesh.

icddr,b and the Government of Bangladesh set up diarrhoea management centres in Dhaka city

In response to a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from diarrhoeal diseases across Dhaka city, icddr,b and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have joined forces to establish three new 50-bed diarrhoea management centres within ex

icddr,b holds first ever symposium on Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Even though polio has been eradicated in Bangladesh, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) has now taken over as the most frequent cause of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP), a clinical symptom characterised by weakness or paralysis of arms and legs.

icddr,b to test Japanese encephalitis vaccine

icddr,b, in collaboration with PATH and GVK Bio, India, has initiated a Japanese encephalitis (JE) vaccine study for the first time in Bangladesh. In early March, icddr,b conducted a training at its Matlab Health Research Centre in Chandpur for staff  on the vaccine study and good clinical practices.

icddr,b Researchers Break Record at International Scientific Conference

Bangladeshi researchers from icddr,b made history this week with a record number of presentations at the renowned International Conference of Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID).

icddr,b celebrates International Women’s Day 2012

Together with the rest of the world, icddr,b celebrated International Women’s Day on Thursday, March 8. The UN-sponsored event gave icddr,b a chance to reflect on decades of research on gender issues and how its work has directly affected the lives of disadvantaged women throughout the Bangladesh.

Report highlights icddr,b’s work on universal health coverage

icddr,b's work on universal health coverage is featured in the fourth edition of the Bangladesh Health Watch report. Entitled Moving towards Universal Health Coverage, the report highlights lessons learned by icddr,b scientists, while also recognising the challenges inherent in providing healthcare to the dis

icddr,b field tests Rapid Assessment of Disability (RAD) Toolkit

Approximately 10% of the world's population (650 million people) have a disability---80% of whom live in developing countries. Of the world’s poorest people, one in five has a disability.

icddr,b holds first course on metagenomics, nutrition and health

For the last two weeks, an international group of scientists have been meeting at icddr,b to share their understanding of metagenomics, nutrition and health with local researchers.

icddr,b Executive Director to deliver 13th Lawton Chiles International Lecture

This week, icddr,b executive director Dr. Alejandro Cravioto will be delivering the prestigious 13th Lawton Chiles International Lecture on Maternal and Child Health in the Americas. Over the course of three days, Dr.

icddr,b launches study to map gender violence in Bangladesh

Although Bangladesh has attained remarkable success in increasing literacy rates for women, and decreasing the maternal and child mortality rate, studies repeatedly indicate that violence against women and girls is still pervasive is this society.

Melinda Gates visits icddr,b

At the start of January, the co-chair of the Gates Foundation Melinda Gates visited icddr,b during a visit to Bangladesh to meet foundation grantees and explore maternal health, child health and women’s issues. Over the course of her three-day visit, Ms.

icddr,b Studies Gender Based Violence Against Women

Although Bangladesh has attained a remarkable success rate in increasing literacy rates for women, and decreasing the mortality rate of both mothers and children, recent studies by both WHO Bangladesh, and the Bangladesh Demographic and Health Surveys indicate that violence against women is increasing.

icddr,b Pioneers Use Of Technology To Improve Patient Care

The obstetrics unit of Matlab Health Research Centre is the latest icddr,b department to adopt the SHEBA hospital management computing system. With this technology, Matlab becomes the first hospital in rural Bangladesh to go completely paperless.

Chakaria Residents Debate Universal Health Care

On 31 December 2011, icddr,b, held a health fair in Chakaria, on the south-eastern coast of Bangladesh, in order to raise general health awareness among local residents and discuss a potential pre-payment scheme that could lead to universal health coverage in the area.

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