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In 2017, over half a million people crossed the border from Myanmar into Bangladesh. Fleeing acts of violence, the displaced Rohingya sought refuge in Cox’s Bazar. Whole families crossed the border on foot, risking starvation, dehydration and the dangers of the Bangladeshi wilderness. Today Cox’s Bazar plays host to over 900,000 forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals spread across 34 camps. They benefit from a sophisticated network of doctors, consultants and trained community health workers delivering a massive range of services. At its centre, the World Health Organization coordinates this enormous undertaking. Supporting 76 health-sector partners, we track health risks, coordinate responses and equip the sector with the tools and training they need to save lives. Salima is one of more than 118,000 patients that have sought care for non-communicable disease in Ukhiya and Teknaf. Community health volunteers work with communities to protect them against health risks. They took Salima to a CPI health facility for testing. Working with health facilities, partners and the Government of Bangladesh, WHO has built an extensive health system for NCD treatment that serves both FDMN and host communities. Health workers used the WHO Package on Essential NCD to counsel Salima on healthy lifestyle choices as well as medical treatment. NCD treatment is just one of a number of programmes that coordinates local services with national health systems. The multi-disciplinary skills lab is the first of its kind for Bangladesh, offering health workers a chance to develop practical skills using specialist equipment. Healthcare workers really are the front line of our health systems. Their skills are what make the difference in people’s lives. Really, they’re the key to a future where we have quality healthcare for everyone.