Main Activities of Krishi Samabay Deptt. of GK Water Supply The south-west coastal region of Bangladesh has been experiencing acute shortage of safe drinking water and increase in salinity intrusion in surface and ground water over the past few years. Due to geographical disadvantage, this south-western region is commonly affected by cyclone and storm surges.…
The biggest dialysis center in Bangladesh, Gonoshasthaya dialysis center unveiled its second dialysis center in Savar Gonoshasthaya Kendra on 7 April-2019. This center is a 25 unit dialysis facility, which is equipped with modern dialysis apparatus, like infection-free active endotoxin filter and skilled bio-medical technicians, doctors and nurses. These automated dialyzer machines can be used…
Since August 2017 the influx of over 908,000 Rohingya to Bangladesh has created the fastest-growing refugee crisis in the world (ISCG situation report; 13 December 2018). The majority of these Rohingya refugees are living in unsafe and unhygienic conditions. They are facing hunger, malnutrition, infectious disease, and other medical ailments, and desperately need access to…
Background: In 1973, GK introduced locally organized Health Insurance (HI)-based on social classes and income. Rich people pay higher premium and poor pay little but receive comprehensive health care at a reasonable price. GK is not a profit-making insurance company but introduced a social class based health scheme with affordable easily accessible and reduce out…
Bangladesh is a disaster‐prone country that is affected almost every and alternative year by some form of natural disasters, be it floods, torrential rains, river erosion, or cyclones. Of the 508 cyclones that have originated in the Bay of Bengal in the last 100 years, 17% have hit Bangladesh, amounting to a severe cyclone almost…
About PHA PHA building was built in Gonoshasthaya Kendra Campus in 2000 to host 1,500 representatives from 94 countries of all continents to participate in a global health conference. It was the first Global Health Conference named ’People’s Health Assembly’ (PHA) held on 3-10 December 2000. Dhaka city is only 35 Km far from PHA…
Wood workshop was established in 1980, its staff force is 13 (9 women and 4 men). Trainees learn how to use the tools and acquire the basic skills of the carpentry. Women are now able to manufacture a range of home and office furniture. Fulfilling needs of the furniture’s of different departments of GK it…
Metal workshop was established in the year 1978. Metal workshop trainees learn to weld metal for hospital fittings, window frames, steel doors, stainless steel products, agricultural equipment, different types of furniture, various types of sheet metal works, etc. Beside it the workers also able to make steel roof truss with shade. Women can handle electrical…
“If a man can do it, I can do it! That is one of the lessons taught by GK.” Quote from a woman GK worker Few women in Bangladesh know how to drive, and even fewer are Professional Drivers and yet, women are often very careful and safe drivers. GK pioneered training women Professional Drivers…
Bangladesh has become one of the countries to earn foreign remittance by the migration of workforces and exporting garment products. But they need more skills for better income. Considering the need for skill development of the migrating workers and those wanting to work in Bangladesh with a higher salary, Gonoshasthaya Vocational & Technical Training Institute…
