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Issue- 10, Vol.- 05, December 2015Public Health Foundation of Bangladesh

ONITAN YHTLAEH GNIDLIUB

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The Department of Public Health and Informatics (PHI), under the faculty of Biological Sciences at Jahangirnagar University, is the first department in the history of Bangladesh, which conducts undergraduate program and is committed to make fresh graduates having a complete knowledge about Public Health.

Prevent, promote and protect- holding this motto the department of Public Health and Informatics started its journey in the year of 2011 with 33 students in first batch and 1 faculty member. From then, the journey has never been stopped rather enhanced. Now, at 2015, there are 4 batches in this department having more than 150 students and 5 faculty members.

As a completely new department, not only in Jahangirnagar University, but also in Bangladesh, this department faced a lot of obstacles. At first, the main problem was classroom scarcity. For this problem both students and teachers suffered a lot. It was like that, one batch is conducting its classes in the classroom and other batches have to wait outside for the classroom. Besides lack of laboratory facilities and faculty members were remarkable.

At present, the department of Public Health and Informatics has its own building. It was possible for the great efforts of the chairman Professor Dr. Abdur Rahman, the students as well as the authority of the university. In this regard the effort of hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dr. Farzana Islam is specially mentionable. On January 27, 2015 the new building was opened by the vice-chancellor Professor Dr. Farzana Islam.The building has an international seminar room, three classrooms, and a lab room which is now in under development.

Public Health and Informatics department has contracted with CRP, for research work in July 2015. Besides, this department collaborating with UNESCO,

th tharranged 'Ethics Teachers Training Course' on 4 -8 November 2015. By the thdepartment, on 6 November the authority of the university has signed an MOU

with the UNESCO for three years.

Public Health and Informatics department not only concentrated on study, rather it also focuses on health campaigning and also cultural activities. From the very beginning PHI department is celebrating the World Health Day every year with huge exuberance and preparation. On the day rally, campaigning on selected health topics, Blood Pressure measurement, Blood group determination, BMI calculation and also health tips are provided by the students of the department

Department of Public Health andInformatics Jahangirnagar University

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When sight is restored to people who are visually impaired, or when blindness is prevented, it doesn't just improve the lives of ind iv iduals . I t s t rengthens the i r communities. Men and women can return to work. Children go

back to school. People can contribute to their community helping to build a better future for their families. By working to build the resources and expertise of eye care professionals around the world, Orbis International has been giving countless communities access to quality eye care and transforming lives.

Bangladesh faces daunting challenges in delivering healthcare and quality eye care to a population struggling with high rates of visual impairment. In particular, Bangladesh's extremely high rates of cataract-related blindness could be significantly reduced with proper health screening and better trained eye care professionals. Recent pilot project has been launched in collaboration of icddr,b to refresh Rural Medical Practitioners of Bangladesh about primary eye care with an objective for early detection of childhood eye problems, their primary care and timely referral to suitable health care facilities.

Despite a pile of challenges and difficulties, I believe, people and Government of Bangladesh shall continue their successful path to peace and prosperity. I am confident enough that if the primary eye care is integrated to the existing Community Clinics which serves 6000 people around the clinic would be the best way to reach out the people who face eye health problems. This will help public health professionals to achieve universal eye health more innovatively. It is our strong desire to continue to be a modest part of this process.

I am very glad to see that Public Health Foundation of Bangladesh is going to

rdcelebrate their 3 Foundation day and scientific seminar partnering with faith Bangladesh. I strongly believe that this scientific seminar will contribute effectively in developing a healthy nation.

Dr. Munir AhmedCountry Director, Orbis International Bangladesh

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Public Health Foundation of Bangladesh organized a seminar on “National Health Budget 2015-2016” on 09 July, 2015 at National Press Club, Dhaka.

The keynote speaker was Md. Ashadul Islam, Directorate General, Health Economics Unit, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, GOB. Prof. Dr. Muzaherul Huq, Chairman of the foundation chaired & moderated the discussion. Among the discussants were: Prof. Dr. Rasid-A-Mahbub, Former President of BMA; Prof. Dr. G.H. Rabbani, Professor and Project Director, dept of Public Health, BSMMU; Prof. Akhtarun Naher, Director, NIPSOM; Prof. Ahmad Neaz, Advisor, dept of Public Health, AIUB; Mrs. Farida Akhter, Executive Director, UBINIG; Dr. Samir Kumar Saha, Founder President of Ayurved & Naturopathy Association of Bangladesh. Participants also shared their views during the discussion. Prof. Sharmeen Yasmeen, CEO, phfbd, coordinated the event and conveyed the vote of thanks .

Seminar on “National Health Budget 2015-2016” organized by phfbd

among the university students, teachers and staffs. Campaign We, as a diverse public health workforce, care about the well-on Oral Cancer from 12-18 April 2015 was conducted by the being of people and are guided by the following principles:department in the university campus. Besides celebration of Prevention of disease and injuryPahela Baishakh, arranging picnic, participating in different

Protection of food, water, air and environmentsports, like- Cricket, Football, Table tennis, Handball etc. are Promotion of safe and healthy communitiesexecuting for the physical and mental wellbeing of the students.

Scientific approaches to analyzing and solving problems

Partnership and collaboration to achieve coordinated The department of public health and Informatics is making major response to community health issuesfocus in areas such as chronic diseases, infectious diseases,

and clinical epidemiology; public health policy; social Population-based strategies to address public health determinants of health and social epidemiology; global health; issuessubstance abuse and addictions; occupational and

Individual responsibility as important to achieving healthy environmental health; health informatics and biostatistics lifestylesmethodological research. Research and training are conducted

in collaboration with global partners and also with government Advocacy for public health policies to improve the health of agencies. populations

Recognition of the unique value and needs of diverse populations

The mission of the Department of Public Health and Informaticsis Innovation as essential to the practice of public healthto promote the health of the people of Bangladesh as well as the

world through the prevention and control of disease and injury.

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thProf. Sharmeen Yasmeen, CEO of phfbd, attended the 68 World Health Assembly of W.H.O. held from 17-26 May 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland. She was accompanied by Samia Rashna Ahmed, volunteer of phfbd. It was a unique opportunity to experience such a high level meeting as phfbd is the Associate Member of World Federation of Public Health Association (WFPHA). While staying

ththere on 18 May, 2015 Prof. Sharmeen had an official meeting with Prof. Bettina Borisch, Head of the Geneva office of WFPHA at Palace de Nation in Geneva where they discussed on the scopes and areas of capacity building for South East Asian public health institutes' officials in various ways.

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phfbd attended the 68 World Health Assembly of W.H.O. in Geneva, Switzerland

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ndOn October 2 , 2015 Platform-the largest online medical community with more than 25 thousand members celebrated its

nd2 anniversary where phfbd contributed by organizing a workshop on multimedia presentation skill. Dr. M. Tasdik Hasan, Member of phfbd facilitated the workshop & focused on importance of acquiring good presentation skills for medical undergraduates. Research wing of Platform had a separate session on research idea presentation where Dr. Tasdik & Dr. Gourab were present as judges, volunteer of phfbd Tonmoy Sekhar Biswas from FMC hosted the event & Professor Fatema Ashraf, executive member of phfbd embraced the event as chief guest. Prof Fatema distributed the crest to the winners of research idea contest & appreciated the organizers to bring light on undergraduate medical research.

Workshop on “Multimedia presentation skills” jointly organized by Platform and phfbd

ndPHFBD members at 2 Anniversary Celebration of Platform-the largestonline medical community of Bangladesh

Public Health Foundation of Bangladesh (phfbd) in collaboration with RDRS Bangladesh and Dhaka University Rover Scout Group thorganized a seminar on “Safe Food: What should we do?” at Dhaka University Senate Bhaban, Dhaka on 15 July, 2014. A good

number of learned persons of various disciplines were present in that seminar.

The keynote speaker was Prof. Muzaherul Huq, Chairman, phfbd. The Program was presided over by Prof.A A M S Arefin Siddique, honorable Vice Chancellor, Dhaka University. Chief Guest was Mr. Mizanur Rahman, Chairman, National Human Rights Commission & Special Guest was Dr. Subimol Singh Chowdhury, Director, Institute of Public Health respectively. Dr. Salima Rahman, Executive Director, RDRS Bangladesh was among the discussants.

The program mainly focused on the different issues related to existing food adulteration and the responsibility of the government in these issues to protect the valuable human lives. The program ended with vote of thanks by Dr. Sharmila Huda, member, phfbd.

Mst Halima Khatun, Member of Public Health Foundation attended 14th scientific meeting CAPGAN 2015 from 2-4 October 2015 at Delhi, India.

Commonwealth Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition (CAPGAN) organized this scientific program to cover a wide array of contemporary topics and showcase research developments and newer technologies in the field of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition. Halima presented her poster titled “Clinical Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility Pattern among Typhoid Patients

ndAttending an Urban Hospital in Bangladesh” on 2 October 2015 in the conference. She along with the group of researcher from icddr,b led by Dr. Tahmeed Ahmed, Director, Center for nutrition and food security, icddr,b represented Bangladesh in the scientific meeting involving representative from nine Commonwealth Nations. It was a great achievement for Halima as a young Public Health professional to present her work on this international platform.

thMst Halima Khatun of phfbd in the 14 scientific meeting “CAPGAN 2015”

Awareness Program on Food Safety at Dhaka University Senate Bhaban

Shushrusha The phfbd Newsletter, Issue- 10, Vol.- 05, December 2015

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Global Developmental Transition towards SDGs

Achievements of MDGs in Bangladesh are remarkable particularly in poverty alleviation, food security, primary school enrollment, gender parity in primary & secondary-level education, lowering infant, under-5 & maternal mortality, improving immunization coverage & reducing communicable diseases. Despite these improvements, there are challenges ahead.

In 2012, as the post-2015 framework for international development, UN member states agreed to start designing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which are - “action-oriented, concise and easy to communicate, limited in number, aspirational, global in nature and universally applicable to all countries while taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities”. The SDGs aim to complete the unfinished MDGs and more over, addressing the root causes of poverty, inequality and the universal need for development that works for all people.

In September 2015, UN General Assembly adopted the 2030 Development Agenda titled “Transforming our world”. The proposal contains 17 goals with 169 targets covering a broad range of sustainable development issues including ending poverty & hunger, improving health & education, making cities more sustainable, combating climate change and protecting oceans and forests. So the outcome reiterates national ownership and leadership.

The past successes are likely to make Bangladesh an early starter of the new set of goals. However, strong political commitment, public-private partnership and peoples' empowerment are the key strategies to achieve the new sustainable goals and targets by 2030. Let us hope for evolving new innovations to win over the new challenges.

Contributed by: Dr. Aftab Uddin, Prof. Sharmeen Yasmeen, Mr. Nizam Khan

E d i t o r i a lMeet the Living LegendRenowned Surgeon Professor A. S. M. Fazlul Karim

thwas born on 8 June 1933 at Sharafpur, Dumuria, Khulna in a respectable Muslim family. He graduated with MBBS degree in 1957 from Dhaka Medical College (DMC). In 1958 he joined EPMS (upper) through PSC as Medical Officer in DMC and then transferred to Chittagong Medical College (CMC), where he worked as Medical Officer, Emergency Medical Officer, Clinical Assistant, Registrar and Resident Surgeon until 1963. Then he left for post graduate education and training for UK and obtained FRCS from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburg in 1966. He also worked as Surgical

Registrar in Ashford Hospital Middlesex, England during 1966 and 1967.

After returning home he joined as Assistant Professor of Surgery in CMC and promoted to Associate Professor and then Professor of Surgery in 1977. He also served Sher-e-Bangla Medical College, Barisal and later joined DMC from where he retired in 1991 as Professor of Surgery. He obtained FCPS in 1974 and is also a Fellow of International College of Surgeons (USA).

In his bright academic and clinical career, he served humanity through professional practice and personal capacity. He participated in many surgical conferences and seminars in Bangladesh and abroad and authored many publications. He achieved various prestigious positions like Vice-President of Bangladesh Medical Association (BMA); President, BMA (Chittagong Branch); President, Society of Surgeons of Bangladesh; President, International

stCollege of Surgeons, Bangladesh Chapter. He is the founder and 1 elected President of CMC Teachers' Association, founder Vice-President of Senior Doctors Club. Prof. Karim along with others initiated Chittagong Maa-O-Shishu Hospital and since its inception, he has been consistently involved in its development. Establishments under this organization are Chattagram Maa-Shishu O General Hospital, a Medical College, a nursing institute and a post graduate institute in child health. He was the founder Secretory of this organization and has been serving as President of Chittagong Maa-O-Shishu Hospital since 1996. He was also a Syndicate member of USTC and BGC Trust University.

Prof. Karim has been a busy social activist all through his life. He was the President of Rotary Club of Chittagong and represented in many national and international conferences. He was awarded Rotary 'Service Above Self Award' the highest award of Rotary International, 'Rotary Life Time Achievement Award', 'Award of Honor for Vocational Excellence'. He also got 'Life Time Achievement Award' from Society of Surgeons Bangladesh, Gold medal from Chittagong Divisional Social Welfare Federation.

Professor Karim is married to Dr. Shahida Karim, a famous gynaecologist of the country. He is blessed with two sons and one daughter; all of whom are well established in their respective professional field.

Contact: email: [email protected]: www.phfbd.net

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