The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have elevated health from a sectoral priority to a strategic, cross cutting component of the global agenda. The Centre has focused its research and advocacy attention on the interface of health with economics and governance. In order to increase local awareness about Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals and policy buy-in for the UHC agenda, PPRC facilitated the formation of a cross-sectoral civic platform “Healthy Bangladesh” with leading health professionals and service providers, economists, fitness advocates and civic and policy activists. The four inter-linked priorities of Healthy Bangladesh are: UHC (accessible, affordable and quality healthcare), Nutrition, Cleanliness and Physical Fitness. PPRC most recently launched a research initiative on UHC progress indicators.