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Voices from the Factory Floor: Unmet Health Needs of the Workforce in the Manufacturing Sector


Jul 15, 2025

This report captures key insights and reflections from the webinar “Voices from the Factory Floor: Unmet Health Needs of the Workforce in the Manufacturing Sector,” hosted by the CPHC Alliance on July 15, 2025. The session brought together voices from garment and manufacturing workers, field research from Swasti’s Health@Work initiative, and business perspectives to surface the often-unseen health challenges faced by industrial workers. Grounded in real-world experiences, the discussion highlighted how workers’ health is shaped not only by workplace conditions, but also by family responsibilities, access barriers, and systemic inequities. Guest speaker Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, shared a compelling business case for investing in holistic employee wellbeing. This report offers actionable takeaways for practitioners, employers, and policymakers seeking to embed more human-centred approaches into workplace health programmes.