In a significant move to fortify reproductive health services against systemic and environmental challenges, the Health System Resiliency for Improved SRHR in Bangladesh project was officially launched yesterday at the Hotel Peninsula Chattogram, on January 15.
The high-level Project Inception and Planning Workshop brought together leadership and technical experts from three prominent partner organizations: BAPSA, Mamata, and YPSA. The collaborative effort aims to establish a robust framework for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) that can withstand future shocks while ensuring equitable access for marginalized communities.
Distinguished Leadership and Vision
The workshop was anchored by several influential figures in the Bangladesh health and social development sectors, who emphasized the necessity of a unified approach. Key attendees included:
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Dr. Altaf Hossain, Deputy Director, BAPSA
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Dr. Md. Arifur Rahman, Founder & Chief Executive, YPSA
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Alhaz Rafique Ahamed, Chief Executive, Mamata
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Shamima Akther Chowdhury, SRHR Project Team Leader
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Nasim Banu, Director (Social Development), YPSA
The collective expertise present underscored the project’s ambitious scope, focusing on sustainable healthcare delivery in the face of environmental and systemic vulnerabilities.
Moving beyond inaugural addresses, the event featured a series of intensive technical sessions designed to translate high-level strategy into operational reality.
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Theory of Change Validation: Partners aligned on long-term impact goals, ensuring all activities directly contribute to improved health outcomes.
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Strategic Mapping: A multi-agency exercise was conducted to synchronize interventions and prevent duplication of services across the region.
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Risk Mitigation & Resiliency Analysis: A critical component of the session, this analysis focused on safeguarding service delivery against climate-related and systemic disruptions.
By the conclusion of the workshop, the consortium established a clear path forward for transforming the resilience of Bangladesh’s health systems. The project is expected to enhance the capacity of healthcare providers and empower the community through sustainable, gender-responsive SRHR services.
