Sri Lanka's Health Informatics Unit makes a presentation focusing on the digitalisation of national health care systems
Representatives from the Embassy of Bangladesh
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) facilitated a knowledge-sharing session between the Ministry of Health of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka's Health Informatics Unit, focusing on the digitalisation of national health care systems. This session was held on October 16 at the UNOPS South Asia Multi-Country Office in Colombo. The discussion brought together representatives from Health Informatics Unit of Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health, UNOPS, and the visiting Bangladeshi delegation led by Prof. Md. Sayedur Rahman, Special Assistant (State Minister), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Prof. Md. Sayedur Rahman underscored Bangladesh's commitment to health sector digitalisation.
The project, funded by the Global Fund under the Debt2Health restructure by the Government of Germany, and implemented by UNOPS, supports digital infrastructure for 30 hospitals, a digital health platform, training, and research components.
Discussions explored implementation strategies, challenges, and innovations from Sri Lanka's ongoing digital health project. The exchange aims to strengthen collaboration and accelerate digital transformation efforts in both Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Participants discussed project implementation approaches, lessons learned, and innovations being rolled out in Sri Lanka, such as improving interoperability, strengthening data management, and enhancing patient-doctor engagement through digital platforms.
The Bangladesh delegation explored how similar strategies could be adapted to their national context.
The digitalisation project represents a major step toward creating a more efficient and connected public health system in Sri Lanka.
Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Md. Sayedur Rahman noted: "Sri Lanka will stand as a strong example for the South Asian region in its digitalization journey. Bangladesh is also committed to creating a data driven, stronger, equitable, accessible, resilient and high quality digital health system. For that, Bangladesh plans to build the capacity required to drive and sustain its own digital transformation in the health sector. The two countries can learn from each other's experiences as we both journey towards digital health transformation".