The Embassy of Bangladesh in Manila convened a seminar on 16 September 2026 on the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) among Bangladeshi expatriates in the Philippines. The seminar brought together members of the Bangladeshi community and health partners to enhance public awareness, disseminate reliable information and promote the adoption of healthier lifestyles. The Seminar commenced at 3:30 PM in the afternoon with the welcome remarks from Ambassador of Bangladesh to the Philippines, His Excellency Mohammad Sarwar Mahmood, ndc In his welcome remarks, he characterized the seminar as a timely initiative of the Government of Bangladesh undertaken for the welfare of the Bangladeshi expatriate community. Noting that NCDs account for approximately 71 per cent of deaths in Bangladesh, he underscored the particular vulnerabilities faced by expatriates as a consequence of occupational stress, unhealthy lifestyles and limited access to healthcare services. The Ambassador further called for strengthened collaboration among community organisations, health partners, employers, relevant authorities and the World Health Organization with a view to developing an inclusive, evidence-based and sustainable programme for the prevention and control of NCDs. Dr. John Juliard L. Go, Technical Officer for Noncommunicable Diseases and Injury Prevention at the World Health Organization Philippines Country Office, attended the seminar as chief guest and keynote speaker. In his presentation, Dr. Go addressed the nature of NCDs, their principal risk factors and practical measures for preventing or mitigating the associated health risks. The presentation was followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. Participants expressed their appreciation for the initiative undertaken by the Government of Bangladesh and the Embassy. The seminar reaffirmed the Embassy’s continued commitment to advancing the health and well-being of Bangladeshi nationals residing in the Philippines through sustained awareness-raising, institutional cooperation and community engagement.