Digital Health Corner: Revolutionizing Employee Wellness through Preventive and Primary Healthcare Services in Bangladesh

The Digital Health Corner (DHC) model revolutionizes employee wellness by providing preventive and primary healthcare services at workplaces in Bangladesh through digital platforms. Developed to address challenges such as limited medical resources and inadequate regulatory enforcement, the DHC model integrates digital health accounts, smart health kits, telemedicine services, and data analytics to ensure continuous health monitoring and timely interventions. In a pilot study conducted across 20 companies, including both corporate offices and factories, the model served 8374 individuals, revealing significant insights into non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes (1.63% prevalence) and hypertension (1.37% prevalence). The study highlighted disparities in health risks between corporate employees (2.52% with NCDs) and factory workers (0.15%), with age and lifestyle being key risk factors. By leveraging digital platforms for health assessments, personalized interventions, and educational resources, the DHC model not only addresses prevalent health issues but also enhances workplace productivity by reducing absenteeism and improving employee well-being. The study underscores the potential of digital health solutions to transform occupational healthcare, particularly in developing countries, setting a new standard for employee wellness initiatives.