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Launch of Public Health Study Site at Bhabanipur: A Mission Towards NOhep Village

25 November 2024

12:00 AM

Daffodil Smart City, Birulia, Savar, Dhaka-1216

Launch of Public Health Study Site at Bhabanipur: A Mission Towards NOhep Village
On Saturday, November 23, the Department of Public Health at Daffodil International University (DIU) officially launched its Public Health Study Site in Bhabanipur, Savar. This initiative, in collaboration with the National Liver Foundation of Bangladesh (NLFB), aims to build a hepatitis-free community under the mission titled Mission Toward NOhep Village.
 
The day began with an enthusiastic rally led by Professor Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain, the honorable Dean of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, DIU. Participants included Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali, a renowned hepatobiliary-pancreatic surgeon and the founder of NLFB; Dr. Abu Jamil Faisel, President-Elect of the Public Health Society; Professor Dr. ABM Alauddin Chowdhury, Head of the Department of Public Health at DIU; along with other faculty members, students, and staff of DIU. The rally started from DIU’s Knowledge Tower and ended at Bonomaya, where over 100 participants joined hepatitis screening activities.
 
Following the rally, a discussion session was held, where Professor Dr. ABM Alauddin Chowdhury welcomed the guests and participants. He highlighted the background of the study site, the department’s research initiatives, and notable achievements. Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali delivered the keynote speech, emphasizing the importance of combating hepatitis and fostering healthier communities.
 
The Honorable Vice-Chancellor of DIU, Professor Dr. Md. Lutfar Rahman, attended as the Chief Guest and praised the project for its role in disease prevention and research. Dr. Abu Jamil Faisel expressed optimism that the study site would evolve into a model health initiative, promoting a hepatitis-free, smoke-free, and plastic-free community.
 
Professor Dr. Md. Bellal Hossain expressed gratitude to NLFB for their support and appreciated the department’s efforts. At the end of the session, Professor Dr. Mohammad Ali handed over a research grant to Professor Dr. ABM Alauddin Chowdhury to conduct the initial survey.
 
This Public Health Study Site will serve as a hub for health research, education, and community outreach, creating new opportunities for students and playing a vital role in improving community health.

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