Training of Trainers (ToT) in Bangladesh
The COPE-BP global team visited Bangladesh for a Training of Trainers programme at ARK Foundation Bangladesh, from 20–24 September 2026. One part of the training focused on trial methods and Case Report Forms (CRFs): the tools the research team will use to record information throughout the pilot trial. Together, the team worked through screening, consent, […]
COPE-BP Intervention Final Endorsement Workshop
We are pleased to announce the successful completion of the COPE-BP Stakeholder Endorsement Workshop in Bangladesh and Pakistan on 14 September 2026, marking the conclusion of Work Package 1 (WP1) of the COPE-BP program. The workshop brought together key project stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, community pharmacists, policymakers, research teams, and other relevant partners from Bangladesh […]
Co-Design Workshop
The COPE-BP co-creation workshop was held in Dhaka to refine the pharmacy-based hypertension intervention before the feasibility phase. Physicians, pharmacists, and policymakers joined the session and shared their feedback. The team presented baseline findings and the proposed care pathway. Participants worked in groups to review leaflets, referral steps, and follow-up plans. Their practical suggestions helped […]
COPE-BP Annual Meeting 2025
The COPE-BP annual meeting took place in Turkey from December 9–11, 2025, bringing together representatives from six key organizations: University of York, ARK Foundation, Khyber Medical University, University of Oxford, University of Glasgow, and Valid Research Pvt. Ltd.Over three days, participants discussed progress, shared insights, and planned next steps for the COPE-BP project, focusing on […]
CAP meetings
The CAP meeting is a community engagement activity of the COPE-BP project. The Community Advisory Panel includes teachers, pharmacists, healthcare practitioners, caregivers, and people living with hypertension. Meetings are held every three months where researchers share project updates with the community. The first two meetings were orientation sessions in Dhaka and Narshingdi. The third meeting […]
Field Mapping of Pharmacies in University Town (UC) – Pakistan
A COPE-BP team member in Pakistan mapping pharmacies in University Town (UC) to support accurate and comprehensive healthcare facility data collection.This activity is part of the WP1 mapping component aimed at identifying and documenting pharmacy locations within the selected union councils.The collected geo-spatial data will contribute to building a reliable database to facilitate effective planning […]
Three days hands-on training of Abbottabad team related to KOBO and distribution of tablets has been done at IHS campus of Khyber medical university
During COPE-BP Mapping, the Abbottabad team is mapping community pharmacies and health facilities in Mirpur. During COPE-BP Mapping, the Abbottabad team is mapping community pharmacies and health facilities in UC Balderi. During COPE-BP Mapping, the Abbottabad team along with Peshawar team is mapping community pharmacies and health facilities in UC Nawansher and UC Malikpura.
Pharmacy mapping and Characteristics Survey
The COPE-BP team visited low-income urban areas in Dhaka and Narshingdi to find and list community pharmacies for the study. After mapping them, a survey questionnaire was shared with selected pharmacies to understand their setup, services, and overall capacity. This helped the team decide which pharmacies are suitable to provide care for hypertension patients. Before […]
Online WP1 Mapping Training on Geo-Spatial Data Collection for COPE-BP Teams
Prof. Joao and Diego from the University of Glasgow conducted a two-day comprehensive online mapping training (WP1) for the Pakistan and Bangladesh COPE-BP teams on 28–29 April 2025, guiding field teams on effective geo-spatial data collection using the KOBO Toolbox.The sessions focused on practical demonstrations, real-time data entry exercises, and troubleshooting common field challenges to […]
Community-Pharmacies Managing Hypertension: Intervention Development and Evaluation in Bangladesh and Pakistan (COPE-BP)
Background: COPE-BP, a community pharmacy-led hypertension management initiative for low-income urban residents (LIURs), is a pioneering research programme to improve hypertension care for underserved urban populations in Bangladesh and Pakistan. Led by Dr. Saima Afaq, with Prof. Rumana Huque as joint lead, the programme is funded by NIHR-UK and will run from March 2025 to […]