Global Health Challenges in Bangladesh - Urban Slums

Shuvra walks through the slums in Dhaka explaining some of the public health challenges that urban slums face in Bangladesh. Without latrines, people have no choice but to defecate right outside their homes--where does the feces go and how does it affect the health of those who live there?

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[TheBanglaNewsTube]

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[globalhealthbridge]

: Thanks TheBanglaNewsTube!

[muhammad mallik]

question : your video shows people are in trouble , but your video doesn't tell how to solve the problem , also doesn't tell how they end up in this slam .

[globalhealthbridge]

..Thanx so much for your concern and opinion on the video.Yes this 1st video in its short span didnt aim to show solutions, but stay tuned for future videos!The problems in slums are very convoluted & involves several players for solutions.Most of the time there are no solutions since only few are legalized by Govt of Bangladesh.In the future I plan to show how NGOs are going around and trying to minimize the health implications.Plz let us know if you have any more questions :)

[cowboys430isback]

this video shows that the rest of the world that we have a lot of work to do, and I support you and this program all the way.

[globalhealthbridge]

@cowboys430isback: Thanks cowboy, very inspiring! You are absolutely right and that is what inspires our GHB team. Please also send us any interest you have and want to view on our channel. As I mentioned in the video, I will try as much as possible to be your eyes and ears in Bangladesh. Thanks again!

[Sroat Ahmed]

Learn English properly. 

[Taufique Joarder]

This is a great video. It shows a very common anecdote from a typical slum of Dhaka city, however very few people from other part of the socioeconomic divide take account of this. It's an eye opener from this sense. A must see for public health enthusiasts.

[travis bickle]

im bengali and born and bred in the UK. here people complain about poverty and stuff. they wouldnt last a day in real poverty such as in Bangladesh!!

[Shazili22]

Haven't u been aware of the fact that the poor nations must suffer so that a bunch of the rich nations can enjoy their very lives!That's the rule that governs today's world! 

[adel khalil]

I can see rich hoses in other side of the revers !! how about them .....cant help !!

[lini07123]

As a BRAC worker we need more skilled trained and proficient worker who has other developmental experiences.

[SuperHealthyHealth]

Very shocking lifestyle in their slums.

[BrotherhoodInc2010]

I have to disagree with the notion that these people cannot be helped. While yes, the older generation may not have that much of a chance, the children smiling at the camera do. We have to focus on educating the youth, providing them with skills to work, and then provide work for them. While it is difficult to work with government that is corrupted, this problem will not go away by itself.

[BrotherhoodInc2010]

I ask this very same question. I think one reason would be that their access to family planning/condoms are limited. Another would be that the child mortality rate is very high and therefore, having more children increases the likelihood that one child will survive pass 12 months.

[lec0rsaire]

It always amazes me how the poorest people are the ones who have the most children. How can they keep bringing kids into this world when they can not afford to support them. For middle class families in America and Europe having an additional child is a decision that takes much planning and thought. It is the same in America with immigrants. I always see poor Mexican and Chinese mothers with 5 kids. It is totally crazy.