Maternal & Child Health Innovation | DNA Health Hackathon 2025
Theme Challenge

Maternal & Child Health Innovation

Empowering Families through Digital Solutions

Technologies focused on improving maternal health, child nutrition, and family planning outcomes. Create solutions that ensure every mother and child in Bangladesh survives and thrives.

The Core Challenge

Address the systemic gaps in antenatal care, child nutrition monitoring, and access to family planning services through scalable technology

Your Mission

How can we leverage mobile technology and data to provide personalized care, timely interventions, and essential health education to mothers and families across the nation?

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The Health Gap

Understanding the critical needs in maternal and child care

0 Maternal Mortality Ratio (per 100k)
0% Stunting Rate (Under 5)
0 Under-5 Mortality (per 1k)
0M Total Population Impact

Why This Matters

The strategic pillars of family health

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Safe Pregnancy

Regular antenatal care and risk monitoring are essential to prevent complications during childbirth.

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Child Growth

Early tracking of nutrition and development markers helps prevent stunting and wasting in children.

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Family Planning

Empowering families with information and access to planning services improves overall socio-economic health.

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Immunization

Timely vaccinations are the most effective way to prevent disease and reduce child mortality rates.

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Postpartum Care

Support during the critical postnatal period is vital for the health and mental well-being of both mother and baby.

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Health Literacy

Educating parents on hygiene, nutrition, and warning signs empowers them to seek timely care.

Our Esteemed Judges

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

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DGMIS

DGMIS

Management Information System (MIS), DGHS

What You Can Build

Innovation pathways for creating accessible health solutions

1 Pregnancy Companions

  • Week-by-week fetal development guides
  • Personalized diet and nutrition plans for mothers
  • Appointment reminders and health checklists
  • Emergency contact integration
  • Mental health and wellness tracking

2 Growth Trackers

  • Digital growth charts for weight and height
  • Automated alerts for potential stunting or wasting
  • Developmental milestone checklists
  • Photo-based growth assessment tools
  • Data sharing with pediatricians

3 Vaccine Reminders

  • Automated SMS/App notifications for upcoming doses
  • Digital immunization records via QR code
  • Information on vaccine benefits and side effects
  • Locating nearby vaccination centers
  • Tracking booster shots for the family

4 Tele-Pediatrics

  • 24/7 video consultations for urgent child health issues
  • Symptom checker for common childhood illnesses
  • Prescription management and digital records
  • Specialist referrals for complex cases
  • Post-consultation follow-up automation

5 Family Planning AI

  • Private and personalized contraceptive counseling
  • Menstrual cycle and fertility tracking
  • Method finder based on lifestyle and health history
  • Direct connection to clinics for services
  • Educational content on reproductive health

6 High-Risk Alerts

  • Early detection algorithms for pre-eclampsia/gestational diabetes
  • Wearable integration for vitals monitoring
  • Automated escalation to emergency services
  • Geo-location for nearest emergency obstetric care
  • Community health worker dashboard integration

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 Transform Family Health?

The future of maternal and child health is in your hands. Join the DNA Health Hackathon 2025 and build solutions that save lives.