Digital Health & Telemedicine | DNA Health Hackathon 2025
Theme Challenge

Digital Health & Telemedicine

Bridging the Gap in Healthcare Access

Connecting patients and providers by eliminating distance, even in low-bandwidth rural settings. Your mission: build robust telemedicine platforms that ensure quality care reaches every corner of Bangladesh.

The Core Challenge

Overcome infrastructure barriers to deliver reliable, high-quality remote consultations and diagnostics to underserved populations

Your Mission

How can we use technology to replicate the clinic experience remotely, ensuring patients in rural Bangladesh receive the same quality of diagnosis and treatment as those in major cities, despite connectivity challenges?

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The Access Gap

Understanding the disparity in healthcare distribution

0:0 Doctor to Patient Ratio
0% Population in Rural Areas
0% Smartphone Penetration
0M Total Population Impact

Why This Matters

The strategic necessity of digital health

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Rural Access

Bringing specialist care to remote villages where physical infrastructure and doctors are scarce.

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Specialist Shortage

Maximizing the reach of the limited number of specialists by reducing travel time and administrative burden.

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Cost Saving

Eliminating the significant travel and accommodation costs patients incur when visiting major cities for care.

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Continuity of Care

Enabling easier follow-up appointments and chronic disease management without repeated hospital visits.

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Emergency Triage

Quickly assessing patients remotely to determine if immediate hospitalization or transport is necessary.

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Data Centralization

Creating unified digital health records that travel with the patient, improving diagnosis accuracy.

Our Esteemed Judges

Meet the experts who will evaluate and mentor your innovative health solutions.

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Management Information System (MIS), DGHS

What You Can Build

Innovation pathways for creating accessible health solutions

1 Lite Video Apps

  • Video consultation tools optimized for 2G/3G networks
  • Audio-only fallback with image sharing
  • Store-and-forward consultation models
  • Simple interfaces for non-tech-savvy users
  • Integration with mobile money for payments

2 AI Symptom Checkers

  • Chatbots for preliminary diagnosis and triage
  • Voice-based interaction in local dialects
  • Guidance on whether to visit a hospital or pharmacy
  • Automated follow-up on recovery
  • Integration with doctor scheduling

3 Remote Monitoring

  • IoT device integration for vitals (BP, Glucose)
  • Automated alerts to doctors for abnormal readings
  • Digital chronic disease management logs
  • Medication adherence tracking
  • Family dashboard for elderly care

4 E-Prescription Systems

  • Digital prescriptions valid at local pharmacies
  • Drug interaction warnings for doctors
  • Patient history and allergy tracking
  • Integration with online medicine delivery
  • Standardized medical record formats

5 Digital Health Records

  • Portable patient history accessible via QR code
  • Secure cloud storage of lab reports and X-rays
  • Interoperability between different hospitals
  • Patient ownership and consent management
  • Vaccination and history tracking

6 SMS & Voice Health

  • Health tips and reminders via SMS
  • IVR systems for appointment booking
  • Emergency broadcast alerts for communities
  • Maternal health advice via voice messages
  • Feature phone compatible services

Evaluation Criteria

How your solution will be judged by our expert panel

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Feasibility

Can the solution be realistically developed and implemented with the available technology and infrastructure in Bangladesh? Is the scope achievable?

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Scalability

How easily and affordably can the platform expand to serve millions of users across diverse economic and geographic regions?

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Sustainability

Does the proposed business model have clear, viable revenue streams and a robust cost structure to ensure long-term operation without perpetual subsidies?

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Innovation

How original and creative is the solution in addressing the systemic failures of current health insurance provision in the market?

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Compliance

Does the solution adhere to the necessary insurance regulations, data privacy laws, and ethical healthcare guidelines?

Ready to Connect Care?

The future of accessible healthcare is in your hands. Join the DNA Health Hackathon 2025 and build solutions that bridge the gap.