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Bangladesh is widely known as one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world in terms of number of people affected and the loss of properties. Flood is the most common natural disaster and has led to extensive morbidity and mortality in Bangladesh as well as throughout the world. In this case, institutional support is crucial for the health service of the people at risk. This study aims to assess the role of institution on health amenities program in the flood- prone char areas. This study employed a mixed-method approach, where quantitative data were collected through a questionnaire survey from flood-affected households living in the char areas of Gaibandha, Bangladesh. The results revealed that most of the respondents encountered many health-related issues where prevailing fever and cold, diarrhoea and skin disease were the leading ailments. Both the government organizations (GOs) and non-government organizations (NGOs) played an effective role in response to the illness of individuals. The majority of affected people (80.4%) received healthcare services in which emergency indispensable treatment and medicine were substantial amenities. The sufficiency of medical facilities afforded by GOs was significant. Conversely, the quality of medical facilities rendered by NGOs was appreciable. But the affected dwellers came across complications enormously while getting the health services like disrupted communication, mismanagement and overlapping, insufficient medicine, and so on. The outcomes of this study would be worthwhile for the policymakers, civil society, and all concerned persons interested in healthcare planning and implementing recovery measures.
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Hossain, B., Nazirul Islam Sarker, M., Salman Sohel, M., Abdus Salam, M., Shozib, S.H. (2021). Assessing the Role of Organizations for Health Amenities of Flood Affected People in Char Areas of Bangladesh. In: Alam, G.M.M., Erdiaw-Kwasie, M.O., Nagy, G.J., Leal Filho, W. (eds) Climate Vulnerability and Resilience in the Global South. Climate Change Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-77259-8_21
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