All upazilla health complexes of Bangladesh have recently been connected to
the internet. This enables them to communicate
with the central offices at ease and
provide services to the patients more efficiently. The physicians of these
upazilla
health complexes are also equipped with cell phones for remote consultations.
Some of these centres also have tele-conferencing facility with which, they are able
to communicate with the highest authorities of the Ministry of Health.
Health Alert through ICT
The government of Bangladesh has effectively used ICT during the outbreak of
Bird flue in the recent times. People were informed about the situation and advised
what to do. Steps taken by the Government to prevent the spread were shown on
the electronic media. This is an excellent example of handling emergency efficiently
through the use of ICT.
Other seasonal health alerts and messages on preventive measures are also sent
to customers of mobile phones through SMS. Some of these messages are sent in
Bangla for the non-English speaking customers.
the internet. This enables them to communicate
provide services to the patients more efficiently. The physicians of these
upazilla
health complexes are also equipped with cell phones for remote consultations.
Some of these centres also have tele-conferencing facility with which, they are able
to communicate with the highest authorities of the Ministry of Health.
Health Alert through ICT
The government of Bangladesh has effectively used ICT during the outbreak of
Bird flue in the recent times. People were informed about the situation and advised
what to do. Steps taken by the Government to prevent the spread were shown on
the electronic media. This is an excellent example of handling emergency efficiently
through the use of ICT.
Other seasonal health alerts and messages on preventive measures are also sent
to customers of mobile phones through SMS. Some of these messages are sent in
Bangla for the non-English speaking customers.
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