Effective Action Needed to Reduce Hypertension Risk Among Young People- Speakers at International Youth Day Webinar
The prevalence of hypertension and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Bangladesh's young population is increasing at an alarming rate. Effective programs and sustainable financing are urgently needed to address this growing crisis. Speakers highlighted this critical concern today (11 August) at a webinar titled "Hypertension Risk Among Youth and the Way Forward: Bangladesh Perspective," organized by research and advocacy organization PROGGA (Knowledge for Progress) to mark International Youth Day 2026. Supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI), the event was co-organized by youth networks, including Bangladesh Medical Students' Society, Platform Doctors Foundation, It's Humanity Foundation, and Give Bangladesh. Tomorrow, 12 August, the day will be observed with the...