WHO Bangladesh / Asif Ahmed
In April 2025, more than 200 residents, city officials, and BD Clean volunteers participated in a community clean up in Ward 30 as part of the Healthy City campaign, demonstrating how community-led action can drive health and well-being.
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Fighting dengue together: how community engagement is transforming health in Khulna City, Bangladesh

WHO Initiative on urban governance for health and well-being

26 September 2025
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When the monsoon rains returned to Khulna City last year, so did dengue. Fueled by rapid urbanization, inadequate waste management, and climate change, mosquito-borne diseases have long challenged the city. But in 2025, a new force emerged to tackle this threat — the community itself.

Read the full story on the World Health Organization Headquarters website.