Desk Report: A Local-Level dissemination workshop of the REACH Project was held in Ashashuni, Satkhira, with the aim of addressing health risks associated with climate change and ensuring quality, climate-resilient healthcare for coastal communities.

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) organized the workshop on Tuesday (November 10) at the conference hall of the Ashashuni Upazila Health Complex.

It was noted during the workshop that, to ensure medical services for people in remote areas of Ashashuni—who face challenges such as salinity, a lack of safe drinking water, and the threat of natural disasters—five eco-friendly mobile ambulances have been introduced. Additionally, seven community clinics and two Union Health and Family Welfare Centers have been renovated. As a result of these initiatives, 30,000 people now have access to improved healthcare services.

The meeting was presided over by Ashashuni Upazila Health and Family Planning Officer Dr. Nitish Chandra Goldar, while Civil Surgeon of Satkhira Dr. Md. A. Salam attending as the chief guest.

Special guests included Ashashuni Upazila Executive Officer Shyamananda Kundu; Professor Md. Nazrul, Principal of Ashashuni Government College; Raushan Ara Zaman, Deputy Director of the Satkhira Family Planning Department; Shamima Akter Shimul, Country Director of Enfants du Monde (EdM); and Md. Abdus Selim, the Upazila Family Planning Officer.

During the meeting, Project Manager Md. Masukul Haque Masuk presented an overview of the REACH project, including its objectives, activities, achievements, and key learnings.