Nari Maitree stresses need for TB-free Bangladesh

Nari Maitree, a prominent organization dedicated to advocating for women’s empowerment and health, held an Advocacy Workshop at Sonargaon Hotel in the capital’s Karwan Bazar yesterday.

The workshop aims to mobilize civil society and policy makers for the National Strategic Plan for TB Control (NFM4) and the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on Tuberculosis.

The event serves as a crucial platform for stakeholders to come together and address the urgent issue of Tuberculosis, emphasizing the significance of NFM4 and the impending UNHLM on TB.

The programme, chaired by Shaheen Akter Dolly, the Executive Director of Nari Maitree, and graced by Shabnam Jahan Shila, a distinguished Member of Parliament, highlighted the collaborative efforts between civil society and policymakers in tackling this pressing public health challenge.

Shaheen Akter Dolly, with her visionary leadership as the Executive Director of Nari Maitree, steered the programme towards meaningful engagement and productive discourse on crucial issues concerning the National Strategic Plan for TB Control (NFM4) and the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting (UNHLM) on Tuberculosis. The gracious presence of Shabnab Jahan Shila, Member of Parliament, added significant weight to the event, underlining the government’s commitment and support towards addressing the challenges posed by Tuberculosis. Her participation as the chief guest underscored the collaborative efforts between civil society and policymakers in combating this pressing public health issue.

During the group discussion session, Khaled Bin Yousuf, serving as the Programme Coordinator of Nari Maitree, emphasized “Stopping TB by 2030 is not just a goal; it’s a moral imperative. We must unite our efforts, mobilize communities, and prioritize resources to ensure no one is left behind in this fight against tuberculosis.”

Tauhida Sunltana Project Coordinator of Nari Maitree presented a power point presentation to focus on strengthening Human Rights, Advocacy and accountability for vulnerable TB Population and Parvez Zabin, division Expert of TB discuss on output of UN general assembly high level meeting on the fight against tuberculosis. 

The programme achieved remarkable success, with the active engagement from a diverse range of stakeholders, encompassing representatives from civil society organizations, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and advocates. Together, they made notable progress towards realizing the commitments established during the United Nations High-Level Meeting on Tuberculosis.