ICDDR,B

Context

ICDDR,B is the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh - an international health research institution located in Dhaka. Dedicated to saving lives through research and treatment, ICDDR,B addresses some of the most critical health concerns facing the world today, ranging from improving neonatal survival to HIV/AIDS. In collaboration with academic and research institutions throughout the world, ICDDR,B conducts research, training and extension activities, as well as programme-based activities, to develop and share knowledge for global lifesaving solutions. ICDDR,B also involved in district and sub-district level monitoring of health services and creating accountability of health services.

Website
www.icddrb.org

Area of Work
Bangladesh, Asia

Contact Person
Dr. Abbas Bhuiya

Approaches to implementing Community monitoring/accountability

• Establishment of a community health watch for regular feedback.

Results and Lessons

• Community monitoring for health system accountability has gain momentum.
• The health workers are more conscious about their duties.