Background The growing urban population imposes additional challenges for health
systems in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). We explored the economic burden …

Background Burgeoning burden of non-communicable disease among older adults is one of
the emerging public health problems. In the COVID-19 pandemic, health services in low-and …

As societies urbanize, their populations have become increasingly dependent on the private
sector for essential services. The way the private sector responds to health emergencies …

Introduction Many urban residents in low-and middle-income countries live in unfavorable
conditions with few healthcare facilities, calling to question the long-held view of urban …

Abstract Background Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global
health burden, particularly affecting vulnerable populations residing in slum areas which is …

Globally, the question of how to improve the living standards of the inhabitants of informal
settlements is a key political concern. These neighborhoods are characterized by economic …

Abstract Background In Bangladesh, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are increasing
rapidly and account for approximately 68% of mortality and 64% of disease burden. NCD …

Background Besides confronting the challenges of a growing older population, developing
countries are dealing with limited resources and infrastructure, to ensure good health and …

The high prevalence of chronic diseases in urban slums poses increasing challenges to
future social and economic development for these disadvantaged areas. Assessing the …

Background In low-and middle-income countries such as Bangladesh, urban slum dwellers
are particualry vulnerable to hypertension due to inadequate facilities for screening and …