The Institute of Epidemiology Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) on Monday inked an agreement to facilitate disease surveillance and early warning in the country.
The initiative is expected to benefit millions of people across Bangladesh, particularly those in climate-vulnerable regions.
They signed the project cooperation agreement on "Strengthen Climate-informed Disease Surveillance and Early Warning System" under the "Global Fund Climate Change & Health Fund for Bangladesh" at IEDCR in the city.
Dr. Tahmina Shirin, Director of IEDCR, and Sudhir Muralidharan, Country Manager of UNOPS Bangladesh, signed the document on behalf of their respective organisations, according to a media statement.
The IEDCR Director emphasised the importance of promoting climate resilience, health infrastructure and sustainable procurement practices on health, highlighting that this project will play a key role in achieving these goals.
"This project marks a significant step towards strengthening our healthcare infrastructure and emergency response capabilities, ensuring better preparedness and improved healthcare services for the people of Bangladesh," she said.
UNOPS Bangladesh Country Manager said, "At UNOPS, we are committed to supporting the Government of Bangladesh in building sustainable and resilient health systems."
The Global Fund Climate Change & Health Fund will focus on developing climate-resilient healthcare infrastructure, integrating climate adaptation strategies into health services, and strengthening early warning systems for climate-induced diseases. The duration of the project will be one year.
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