Bangladesh’s growing exposure to climate shocks and widening gaps in access to primary healthcare for displaced and low-income communities were highlighted at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2026 in Bangkok, according to a press release.
The Centre for Development Innovation and Practices (CDIP) received international recognition after its research poster was selected for presentation at the global health conference, one of the most competitive platforms for health and development policy discussions, the organisation said.
The research, titled “Climate-Induced Displacement, Urban Poverty, and Neglected Primary Healthcare: Exploring Financing Barriers and Service Access for Displaced Communities in Bangladesh,” examines how climate-driven displacement and rapid urbanisation are placing sustained pressure on the country’s primary healthcare system.
The study finds that financing barriers and service delivery gaps are disproportionately affecting displaced populations living in informal urban settlements, limiting access to essential healthcare services.
Out of more than 250 abstracts submitted worldwide, only 56 were selected for poster presentation at the main conference, highlighting the competitive nature of the selection process.
The recognition marks the second consecutive year that CDIP’s research has been featured at PMAC, following its earlier work on artificial intelligence and health systems.
The poster was authored by CDIP Program Department Officer Mahbubur Rashid Ories and CDIP Executive Director Mifta Naim Huda, drawing on the organisation’s long-standing work on climate adaptation, public health and social protection in Bangladesh.
In addition to the poster presentation, CDIP participated in several conference sessions and side meetings at PMAC 2026.
At a World Bank-organised side event on climate, health and the future of work, CDIP Executive Director Mifta Naim Huda said extreme heat and climate stress were disrupting livelihoods and microfinance-linked economic activities across South Asia, including Bangladesh.
Through its engagement at PMAC 2026, CDIP aims to elevate Bangladesh’s climate and public health challenges in global policy discussions and contribute evidence-based insights toward building equitable, climate-responsive and financially inclusive health systems, the press release said.
