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The Cervical Cancer Elimination Consortium Bangladesh, hosted by the Institute for Developing Science and Health Initiatives (ideSHi), organized a seminar on 29th November, 2025 to observe World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day 2025. The event was held at the SSQ Conference Hall, ideSHi, with the aim of accelerating national efforts toward the elimination of cervical cancer […]

17th November, 2025 On World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, ideSHi celebrated with a vibrant rally, awareness Olympiad, survivor experience sharing, discussion session, and prize giving at Dhaka Cantonment Board Adarsha Biddya Niketon. Every year, 8,268 women in Bangladesh are diagnosed with cervical cancer—the highest death rate in Southeast Asia. Speakers emphasized that prevention through HPV

ideSHi recently organized a dissemination session at the EPI (Expanded Program on Immunization) office, attended by the Program Manager and Line Director of EPI Bangladesh, along with representatives from UNICEF Bangladesh, PATH, and other EPI officials. The session was highly encouraging, with ideSHi receiving positive feedback for its ongoing HPV awareness campaign. As HPV remains

At ideSHi, we offer advanced cancer diagnostics using NGS and RT-PCR platforms. Our panels cover Breast, Ovarian, Lung (EGFR, ALK, BRAF) and Colorectal (KRAS, NRAS, BRAF) cancers, along with solid tumor panels for Pancreatic, Prostate, Thyroid, Endometrial, Bladder, and more. We also provide HPV genotyping (23 types) using swab samples. Our goal is to deliver

Last week, Dr. Jonathan Hoffmann from Fondation Mérieux paid an insightful visit to ideSHi and its PneumoDX study sites within the FDMN camps in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. The agenda was rich with activity—spanning appraisal of ongoing fieldwork, review of study progress, and exploration of prospective research collaborations. During Dr. Jonathan Hoffmann’s visit to ideSHi, Dr. Firdausi Qadri

WHO and UNICEF’s 2024 global immunization data (WUENIC) shows 85% of children worldwide received basic vaccines — a positive step forward. But millions are still being left behind. Awareness and easy access to vaccines are key to closing this gap. Every child deserves protection, no matter where they live.

We are delighted to share our latest research publication titled: “Pulmonary Function and Comparative SARS-CoV-2 RBD-specific IgG Antibody Response among the COVID-19 Recovered Group” This study explores the long-term impact of COVID-19 on pulmonary function and evaluates the persistence and levels of RBD-specific IgG antibodies in individuals who have recovered from the infection. By comparing