Big step for oral health in Bangladesh🇧🇩! On June 29, ARK supported the 2nd TAC meeting for Bangladesh’s National #OralHealth Strategy 2025–2030, in partnership with WHO & NCDC. Experts gathered to review the draft & shape a people-centered action plan. #oralhealthmatters

We’re delighted to share that ARK Foundation was recently invited to the Residence of the British High Commissioner on June 25! A great opportunity to showcase our UK-funded work & engage with brilliant minds in #PublicHealth. UK in Bangladesh 🇬🇧🇧🇩 James Goldman #KnowledgeExchange

#HealthBudget Analysis in Action! We’ve shared the preliminary findings of our study on primary and secondary level health budgets in Kurigram District with the DGHS. The goal? To help shape better #healthservices for the people of Kurigram #HealthforAll #PublicHealth

In our recent commentary piece, ARK's Research Uptake & Communication Manager Abdullah M Rafi & Junior Research Associate Shakhwat Hossain Rana reflect on how #DigitalHealth is transforming #tuberculosis care in 🇧🇩 Read it here: arkfoundationbd.org/wp-content/upl… Or: arkfoundationbd.org/harnessing-mhe…

Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families, and all those affected by the air force jet crash at Milestone College. — ARK Foundation —

The World Health Organization (WHO), UNDP and @UN Task Force #NCDs mental health investment case shows that by acting now #Bangladesh can reduce the burden of mental health condions. The findings of the investment case demonstrate that invesng in evidence-based, cost-effece #mentalhealth intervenons would, by 2031,

As part of the UCL School of Pharmacy-led “Minitablets Acceptance in Children (MAC)” study, ARK Foundation surveyed schoolchildren to explore their experiences with medicines. Minitablets (small sized tablets) are emerging as a promising option for kids. #ChildHealth

The RESPIRE Annual Scientific Meeting is underway in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia! Led by Rumana Huque, ARK Foundation researchers are proud to join global partners from Asia and the UK in advancing low-cost, scalable solutions for respiratory health. #RESPIREASM #GlobalHealth

Some glimpses from Day 1 of the RESPIRE ASM in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia - a day full of learning, collaboration, and renewed commitment to tackling respiratory challenges in low-resource settings. #RESPIREASM #GlobalHealth #tobaccofreenation #respiratorycare

After 4 days of deep dives & dialogue, RESPIRE Annual Scientific Meeting in Sabah comes to an end. ARK is proud to be part of the global push for better respiratory health—stronger networks, sharper insights, and renewed purpose as we move forward National Institute for Health and Care Research #RESPIREASM

The NL in BD hosted a vital dialogue under the #PowerofLearning project. The workshop brought together representatives from civil society organisations, NGOs, and development partners to reflect on the shrinking civic space and alliance-building efforts in Bangladesh

Join Us for a Powerful Conversation! ARK Foundation is hosting a webinar on "Tobacco Cessation in Health Systems: Policy, Research & Reality" this Sunday, August 10. Meeting ID: 653 492 5695 Passcode: 7Wxinp Zoom Link:us02web.zoom.us/j/6534925695?p… #ARKtobaccoControl #Publichealth

We conducted #participatoryvideo shoots in Mirpur with drug sellers who had previously received training.Following the script, drug sellers & community customers took part in interviews,voiceovers, & roleplays in several pharmacies & surrounding areas Helen Elsey Dr Rebecca King

As part of the NCDC Digital Model study, ARK researcher Nabila Binth Jahan interviewed healthcare providers at Khulna Govt. Outdoor Dispensaries to explore facilitators & barriers in implementing a Digital Health Info System for #diabetes & #hypertension Helen Elsey CHORUS Urban Health

ARK Foundation presented findings of the Tobacco-Free Railway Phase-2 Endline Survey at the Ministry of Railways (14 Aug). Study shows smoking dropped after signage, enforcement & capacity building—yet more work needed. MoR hailed as a pioneer in tobacco control. #BanSmoking

Historic day for #NCDcontrol in 🇧🇩! On Aug 20, 35 key ministries joined forces as the Govt of Bangladesh signed a Joint Declaration on Strengthening Interministerial Collaboration for Multisectoral Action on NCD Prevention and Control, with support from World Health Organization (WHO)

ARK hosted a workshop on Aug 31, 2025, to finalize the STEPS 2022 Survey Report. Key guests included Prof. Dr. Syed Zakir Hossain, Prof. Dr. A.H.M Enayet Hossain, Prof. Dr. M. Mostafa Zaman & Prof. Rumana Huque, with reps from World Health Organization (WHO), DGHS & academia. #StepsSurvey

We’re excited to bring you the latest episode of the #ARKPodcast! Join our host Abdullah M Rafi as he sits down with Badruddin Saify to talk about his inspiring Innovation Fund journey CHORUS Urban Health Watch here: youtu.be/pIHqObz2wPs?si…

ARK hosted a week long #dataanalysis workshop for the CHORUS Urban Health project with distinguished facilitators: Dr. Bassey Ebenso, Joseph Hicks & Bryony Dawkins from the University of Leeds. #Datacollection through CHORUS core and Innovation fund projects were discussed with them.

Safeguarding is more than compliance, it’s about dignity & safety in research. 🌍✨ Our new blog explores how safeguarding and gender intersect in public health. Read the full blog here: arkfoundationbd.org/safeguarding-a… #Safeguarding #GenderEquality #PublicHealth