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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.