World Economic Forum has recognized ‘Praava Health’ as ‘Technology Pioneer’ for its contributions to healthcare innovation in Bangladesh, a press release said on Wednesday.
Pravaa health, a brick-and-click healthcare venture, was selected among hundreds of candidates on 15th June.
The release mentioned that Praava is a patient-driven company disrupting the standard for healthcare for Bangladesh’s 170 million citizens. Tripling growth every year since launching in 2018, and currently serving 200,000 patients, Praava’s tech-forward model is designed to be efficient, accessible, and scalable across emerging markets, where 85 percent of the world lives.
The release also mentioned that the World Economic Forum’s Technology Pioneers are early- to growth-stage companies from around the world that are involved in the use of new technologies and innovation that are poised to have a significant impact on business and society. Previous tech pioneers include Airbnb (2014), Dropbox (2012), Kickstarter (2012), Spotify (2011), Twitter (2010), Proteus Digital Health (2009), and Google (2002).
“We’re excited to welcome Praava Health to our 2021 cohort of Technology Pioneers,” says Susan Nesbitt, Head of the Global Innovators Community, World Economic Forum. “Praava Health and its fellow pioneers are developing technologies that can help society solve some of its most pressing issues. We look forward to their contribution to the World Economic Forum in its commitment to improving the state of the world.”
“It’s wonderful to be recognized as a pioneer by the World Economic Forum,” said Praava Health’s Sylvana Q. Sinha. “Artificial intelligence, smart design, and biotechnology are the future of healthcare, and Praava’s brick-and-click model will continue to leverage technology to enhance patient experience, access, and outcomes for Bangladeshis. Technology can never replace doctors, but it can help patients and their care teams to better manage health.”
