Health System Research (HSR)

About Health System Research

The Health System Research (HSR) Division of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Research, Bangladesh (CIPRB) is committed to strengthening Bangladesh's health system through high-quality research, implementation science, evidence generation, capacity building, and policy support.

Working closely with government agencies, development partners, universities, healthcare providers, and local communities, the division develops innovative solutions that improve healthcare quality, accessibility, efficiency, and equity.

Through multidisciplinary research and strategic collaboration, the HSR Division contributes to evidence-based policymaking, supports national health priorities, and promotes sustainable improvements in public health services across Bangladesh.

Evidence Generation

Producing high-quality scientific evidence for informed health policy.

Capacity Building

Strengthening institutions and healthcare professionals through training.

Policy Support

Supporting evidence-based planning and national policy development.

Our Focus Areas

Health Systems Strengthening
Public Health Research
Road Safety & Injury Prevention
Community-based Health Interventions
Monitoring, Evaluation & Operational Research
Capacity Building & Technical Support

Current Projects

Health & Gender Support Project

Strengthening maternal, newborn and reproductive health services through technical assistance, capacity building, and health system improvements.

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Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission

Supporting HIV prevention among mothers and children through strengthened prevention services and healthcare capacity building.

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Bangladesh Health & Injury Survey

A nationally representative survey generating evidence on injury, mortality, morbidity, disability and major public health indicators.

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Bloomberg Initiative for Global Road Safety

Implementing evidence-based road safety interventions, strengthening national systems, and supporting policies to reduce road injuries.

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More Research Initiatives

Post Crash Response

Strengthening emergency medical response systems, improving post-crash care, and supporting policy development to reduce fatalities.

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Survival Swimming Skills Project

A community-based drowning prevention programme providing survival swimming skills and water safety education to children.

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Neglected Tropical Diseases

Supporting research, surveillance, programme implementation and health system strengthening to control and eliminate NTDs.

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Road Traffic Injury Prevention

Conducting research and implementing interventions to improve road safety, strengthen policies, and reduce traffic injuries.

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HSR at a Glance

8+

Research Projects

20+

Collaborative Partners

100+

Researchers & Experts

64

District Coverage

What We Do

  • Conduct Health Systems Research
  • Implementation Research
  • Operational Research
  • Public Health Surveys
  • Capacity Building
  • Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Technical Assistance
  • Policy Support
  • Data Analysis
  • Scientific Publications

Advancing Research. Strengthening Health Systems. Improving Lives.

The Health System Research Division of CIPRB is committed to generating evidence that supports better health policies, stronger health systems and healthier communities throughout Bangladesh.