HIV prevention is a critical public health priority, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, where key populations remain at higher risk of transmission. To design effective HIV programs, it’s essential to understand the specific challenges, behaviors, and needs of these populations. In 2022-23, RMCL conducted a comprehensive Key Population Study to map out the landscape of HIV prevention in Bangladesh, identify gaps, and propose targeted interventions. This blog presents key insights and findings from the study, offering a roadmap for strengthening HIV prevention efforts in the country.
Primary health care (PHC) is the foundation of any healthcare system, addressing the most common health needs of communities. In Bangladesh, understanding the effectiveness, accessibility, and scope of PHC facilities is essential for improving community health and wellness.
Community development is shaped by the choices made, voices heard, and promises fulfilled for those it serves. To better understand these dynamics, RMCL conducted a baseline study that examines how individuals and communities experience empowerment and identify priorities for growth.
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, female sex workers (FSWs) face significant and often unreported violence, affecting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. To shed light on this issue, RMCL conducted an in-depth qualitative study to explore the types and causes of violence experienced by FSWs,
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, affecting everyone, especially those in marginalized communities. Among the hardest hit were children living in brothels—a group already facing complex social, economic, and health vulnerabilities. For these children,
Vision therapy programs play a crucial role in helping individuals with low vision achieve better quality of life, independence, and mobility. To assess the effectiveness of these programs, RMCL conducted a Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices (KAP) survey focused on low vision rehabilitation.
HIV prevention is a critical public health priority, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, where key populations remain at higher risk of transmission. To design effective HIV programs, it’s essential to understand the specific challenges, behaviors, and needs of these populations. In 2022-23,
