eHealth and mHealth initiatives in Bangladesh: a scoping study
This paper examines the potential of eHealth and mHealth as a route to cost-effective, equitable and quality healthcare
Abstract
The health system of Bangladesh is haunted by challenges of accessibility and affordability. Despite impressive gains in many health indicators, recent evidence has raised concerns regarding the utilization, quality and equity of healthcare. In the context of new and unfamiliar public health challenges including high population density and rapid urbanization, eHealth and mHealth are being promoted as a route to cost-effective, equitable and quality healthcare in Bangladesh. The aim of this paper is to highlight such initiatives and understand their true potential.
This research is funded under the Department for International Development’s Future Health Systems programme which is led by Johns Hopkins University
Citation
Tanvir Ahmed, Henry Lucas, Azfar Sadun Khan et al. eHealth and mHealth initiatives in Bangladesh: a scoping study. BMC Health Services Research. 2014; 14: 260. doi: 10.1186/1472-6963-14-260
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