Making Digital Health Services Work for the Poor

Bangladesh has achieved impressive gains in population health, achieving the Millennium Development Goal 4 target of reducing under-five child mortality by two thirds between 1990 and 2015, and improving other key indicators such as maternal mortality, immunization coverage, and survival rates from malaria, tuberculosis, and diarrhea. The health system of Bangladesh has undergone a number of reforms and has established an extensive health service infrastructure in both the public and private sectors during the past four decades.

However, Bangladesh is still a long way from achieving universal health coverage. Although the statutory health system, in principle, covers all citizens, many sick people are left untreated every year in practice. Private-sector services are too expensive for many and out of pocket expenditures for health care are high.

Amidst these challenges lies the potential of digital technologies to revolutionize and address the existing barriers, thereby paving the way for a more inclusive and effective healthcare ecosystem.

a2i’s Smart Health Accelerator aspires to create an inclusive, national digital health ecosystem in Bangladesh.

Goals:

  • Secure Health Information Management
  • Digitize Patient Records
  • Enhance Prenatal and Pediatric Care
  • Develop Sustainable Health Financing
  • Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services
  • Promote Health Literacy
  • Facilitate Telemedicine
  • Address Non-Communicable Diseases

 

Expertise: 

  • Health Data Architecture
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Health Financing
  • Primary Healthcare

 

Our Initiatives:

Health Data Architecture

Serves as an information hub, seamlessly integrating and organizing health data across various sources. With a focus on interoperability and efficient data management, our solution ensures that healthcare providers have access to accurate and timely information. By unlocking the true potential of data-driven healthcare, we empower organizations to make informed decisions, enhance patient outcomes, and drive innovation.

Health Financing

We understand the importance of effective healthcare service coverage and financial protection for every citizen. Our Health Financing service offers expert guidance and innovative solutions to optimize financial resources and develop robust financing mechanisms. With a focus on ensuring equitable access to healthcare, we strive to enhance financial stability, improve affordability, and promote high-quality healthcare services.

Health System Strengthening

Focuses on enhancing infrastructure, facilities, staff, and services to raise system efficiency and improve service delivery. Through collaborative efforts, we address key areas including governance, leadership, financing, and human resources, empowering healthcare providers to deliver efficient, equitable, and high-quality care.


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