OPCA, Grameen HealthTech hold roundtable on digital healthcare in Cox’s Bazar
OPCA and Grameen HealthTech Limited brought together representatives from more than two dozen government, UN, and humanitarian organisations today to explore collaboration on connected, integrated, and sustainable healthcare in Cox's Bazar.
Held at the RRRC Conference Hall on 30 September, 2026, the roundtable focused on healthcare challenges, service gaps and opportunities to strengthen coordination through technology-enabled solutions, according to the press release.
Participants discussed how digital health services could complement existing healthcare systems and humanitarian response efforts without duplicating them.
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The discussion centred on improving coordination, referral pathways, continuity of care and health information systems among healthcare providers and other organisations working in the region.
Grameen HealthTech CEO Dr Ahmed Armaan Siddiqui opened the programme with a welcome address and thanked the participants.
The company's Chief Technology Officer and Chief Business Officer Mohammad Solaimun Rasel moderated the event.
Grameen HealthTech International Partnership Lead Dr Fahreen Hannan presented an overview of the situation facing forcibly displaced Myanmar nationals and host communities.
The company's Chief of Research, Analytics and Customer Experience, Dr Hossain Md Al-Amin, presented a detailed situation analysis, shared field experiences and outlined potential technology-based interventions.
OPCA Executive Director Md Alamgir attended alongside Grameen HealthTech leadership, known for its Shukhee platform.
Participants included representatives from RRRC, including Camp 4 Extension and Camp 6, the Department of Public Health Engineering and the Cox's Bazar civil surgeon's office.
ActionAid Bangladesh, Brac, Concern Worldwide, the Danish Refugee Council, Helvetas Bangladesh, IFRC, IOM, IRC, Plan International, Save the Children, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, World Vision and the NGO Platform were also represented.
The organisers said the roundtable provided a shared platform for stakeholders to move discussions towards practical opportunities for collaboration and more integrated, sustainable healthcare services in the region.
