Plasma network ‘Shohojoddha’ launched
‘Shohojoddha’, a good plasma network, possesses been initiated by the ICT division, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), a2i just Innovation Lab and eGeneration to facilitate the collection and distribution of plasma from patients who recovered from coronavirus.
It is a plasma network platform made with the intent to hook up plasma donors and recipients found in Bangladesh, according to a press release.
In the program, donors can sign-up to be part of an electronic plasma bank in Bangladesh that will serve patients infected by coronavirus. The digital plasma network will enable infected patients to search and collect necessary plasma in the event of a health care provider prescribes convalescent plasma therapy. The platform is normally available through www.shohojoddha.com web portal and Facebook page.
Dhaka Medical College (DMC), Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), United Hospital, Universal Hospital, Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST), e-Cab, Praava Health, Pulse Health, OIwell, Grey, Ayat Basis and Bangladesh Super Market Owners’ Association Pathao, Shohoz, BAGDOOM and Chaldal have become partners of this initiative.
State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak MP even while inaugurating the network through a online programme said that the government has been taking successful measures to hold people safe in this global health crisis.
He said ‘Shohojoddha’ system is acontinuation of all government efforts to cure persons infected by the coronavirus.
"You want to effectively utilize the existing infrastructure that promote the public's health insurance and put into practice IT infrastructure over the prevailing system to contribute to advanced individual and communal health outcomes concerning coronavirus," he said.
Director of Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr. Md. Aminul Hasan was present as special guest while Project Director (More Secretary) pf the a2i Dr. Md Abdul Mannan chaired the programme.
In the event eGeneration Group Chairman Shameem Ahsan offered his keynote display on the ‘Shohojoddha’ system.
Specialized Guest Dr. Md. Aminul Hasan said, “Coronavirus is a crisis of a completely different magnitude and one which will require a response of unprecedented scale."
He said that Platform like ‘Shohojoddha’ is a lot needed in country’s current situation.
"Health sector must adopt with digital technologies such as this to fight a concern like COVID-19. We desire this initiative a resounding success.”
Dr. Md Abdul Mannan said, “a2i offers been working continuously to collaborate with open public and private sector to initiate numerous project. We expectation that platforms like ‘Shohojoddha’ will be integrated into our public health program.”
Policy advisor of a2i just Anir Chowdhury, said that plasma donor will not feel any illness while simply plasma or aqueous part of blood is taken from the body of a good corona recovered patient found in plasma therapy.
He mentioned that it's simpler to give plasma than to provide blood and there is no reason to be afraid.
"A major silver lining is that a lot of infected people acquire completely cured from the infection. I'd like to demand the recovered people to join up through the ‘Shohojoddha’ network in order that you can donate to stopping corona.”
eGeneration Chairman Shameem Ahsan said, "We you live through an exceptional period, and our greatest strength is based on working together. The transmission of coronavirus has turned into a major concern for our open public health, and we need proper implementation of information technology through collaboration of our government, private sector, and healthcare companies to keep pace with the ongoing condition. ‘Shohojoddha’ platform is the manifestation of the ideology to effect a result of technology innovation to your health sector.”
Faruq Ahmed Jewel, Head of Technology for i-Lab at a2i said, “To resolve our countrywide problems innovation lab is doing research with RND partners and researchers. ‘Shohojoddha’ can be among those initiatives that we happen to be launching. Our belief is usually that the platform will play a essential part in binding several stakeholders to facilitate the plasma distribution inside our country.”
