Non-Communicable Disease Tracking | DNA Health Hackathon 2025
Theme Challenge

Non-Communicable Disease Tracking

Combatting Chronic Conditions with Data & Care

Digital solutions for early detection, remote monitoring, and personalized management of chronic diseases. Your mission: build tools that empower patients and providers to manage lifelong health.

The Core Challenge

The silent epidemic of chronic diseases requires continuous, proactive management rather than episodic care

Your Mission

How can we leverage wearable technology, AI analytics, and mobile platforms to detect hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease early, and provide personalized management plans that improve quality of life?

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The NCD Burden

The rising tide of chronic health conditions

0% Deaths Caused by NCDs
0% Undiagnosed Hypertension
0+ People with Diabetes
0M Population at Risk

Why This Matters

The strategic importance of managing NCDs

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Early Screening

Identifying conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes before they cause irreversible damage.

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Lifestyle Management

Empowering patients to make sustainable changes in diet and activity to control disease progression.

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Cost Reduction

Preventing expensive complications like strokes and kidney failure through proactive care.

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Remote Monitoring

Allowing doctors to track patient vitals from a distance, reducing the need for frequent hospital visits.

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Complication Prevention

Timely alerts and interventions can save lives by catching warning signs of heart attacks or diabetic shock.

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Patient Empowerment

Giving individuals the tools and data they need to take ownership of their own health journey.

Our Esteemed Judges

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

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DGMIS

Management Information System (MIS), DGHS

What You Can Build

Innovation pathways for managing chronic diseases

1 AI Risk Profiling

  • Predictive algorithms for diabetes and hypertension
  • Lifestyle questionnaire analysis
  • Genetic risk factor integration
  • Personalized screening recommendations
  • Early warning scores for patients

2 IoT Monitoring Hubs

  • Integration with Bluetooth glucometers and BP cuffs
  • Automated data logging for vitals
  • Alert systems for abnormal readings
  • Trends visualization for patients and doctors
  • Seamless data sync with EHRs

3 Digital Therapeutics

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for lifestyle change
  • Diet and exercise coaching programs
  • Sleep improvement modules
  • Stress management techniques
  • Gamified adherence incentives

4 Medication Reminders

  • Smart pill reminders and tracking
  • Refill alerts based on usage
  • Drug interaction checkers
  • Side effect reporting logs
  • Caregiver notifications for missed doses

5 Doctor Dashboards

  • Remote patient monitoring interfaces
  • Population health analytics for clinics
  • Triage systems for high-risk patients
  • Secure messaging and tele-consultation
  • Automated report generation

6 Community Screening

  • Tools for health workers to conduct field surveys
  • Offline data collection for rural camps
  • Referral pathways for positive cases
  • Geographic mapping of disease prevalence
  • Public awareness campaign 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 Combat Chronic Disease?

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