Bangladesh marked a major milestone in community healthcare with the official inauguration of Shukhee Village, the country’s first digital social prescribing ecosystem, on 15 December in Sitakunda near the port city of Chattogram. The innovative humanitarian initiative was launched under the patronage of Grameen HealthTech, aiming to transform access to healthcare in underserved rural communities.
The launch event was attended by renowned surgeon Dr. Scott Leckman, representatives from the Upazila Health and Family Planning Office, Upazila Social Services Officer Lutfunnessa Begum, and Dr. Ahmed Arman Siddiqui, CEO of Grameen HealthTech Limited, along with other senior officials. The program was co-organized by the humanitarian organization Mohsin-Fatema Siddiqui Social Welfare Society (MFSS).
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Designed as a pioneering 360 degree healthcare model, Shukhee Village delivers comprehensive health and wellness services to every household within a selected rural community known as a Shukhee Bari. The pilot phase included 50 families, marking the first real-world implementation of the Shukhee ecosystem, where digital innovation, community-based care, and coordinated partnerships converge to ensure health access for every home.
As part of the initiative, each participating family received a Shukhee Family Health Card, granting access to regular healthcare services, routine check-ups, and digital health support. The program also includes a three-month free doctor follow-up, managed through the Shukhee app. In addition, health cardholders will benefit from special discounts at partner diagnostic laboratories in Sitakunda, helping to reduce out-of-pocket medical expenses.
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The Shukhee Village initiative demonstrates how technology, collaboration, and compassion can work together to bring healthcare directly to households. Organizers emphasized that this launch reflects Shukhee’s long-term commitment to improving healthcare access for marginalized communities and expressed optimism that similar initiatives will continue to build a healthier, safer, and more informed future for underserved populations across Bangladesh.
