National Dissemination Workshop 2026 | Advancing Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Coastal Bangladesh
The Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO), in collaboration with Enfants du Monde (EdM), Switzerland, successfully organized the National Dissemination Workshop 2026, titled “Sharing Evidence, Strengthening Policy, Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems for Coastal Bangladesh”, on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Center, Dhaka.
Organized under the REACH Project, the workshop provided an important platform for sharing research findings, policy recommendations, practical experiences, and lessons learned to strengthen climate-resilient, equitable, inclusive, and integrated healthcare systems for vulnerable coastal communities in Bangladesh.
The event brought together perspectives from government institutions, international development partners, academia, and the health and climate sectors. Distinguished invitees included Shaikh Faridul Islam, MP; Mr. Diepalk Elmer, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., Embassy of Switzerland; Dr. A. N. M. Bazlur Rashid, Secretary, Health Services Division; Mouna Al-Amine, Head of Health Programmes, EdM, Switzerland; S. M. Abu Horayra, Director (Research), Health Economics Unit; Md. Saidur Rahman, Former Secretary, Health Services Division; Dr. Md. Sarwar Bari, Former Secretary, Medical Education and Family Welfare Division; Shirin Sultana Lira, Programme Manager, Embassy of Switzerland; and Professor Dr. Mahbuba Nashreen, University of Dhaka.
Dr. Md. Shahid Uz Zaman, Founder and Executive Director of ESDO, highlighted the importance of evidence-based policymaking, collaborative action, and sustainable approaches to building resilient healthcare systems for climate-vulnerable communities.
The workshop reaffirmed the importance of strengthening partnerships, promoting gender-responsive solutions, and integrating health, water, sanitation, and climate adaptation priorities into inclusive development policies.
Together, we are committed to building a healthier, more equitable, and climate-resilient Bangladesh.
