UIU holds SmartAMR Consultative and Co-Design Workshop
The Department of Pharmacy, United International University (UIU), in collaboration with the Institute of Research, Innovation, Incubation and Commercialization (IRIIC), conducted the “Consultative and Co-Design Workshop on SmartAMR: Advancing Digital Healthcare with AI-Driven Intelligence to Strengthen Medical Adherence, Minimize Prescription Errors, and Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance in Bangladesh” under the HEAT Project yesterday at Hotel Sarina, Dhaka.
SmartAMR is a key initiative implemented under the HEAT (Higher Education Acceleration and Transformation) Project, funded by the Ministry of Education, Government of Bangladesh, and the World Bank. Under the Academic Transformation Fund (ATF), the project is fostering innovation in higher education and research while leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen Bangladesh’s healthcare system.
SmartAMR is being developed as an integrated AI-driven digital health solution aimed at improving prescription safety, strengthening patient adherence, and reducing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The system includes a Hybrid AI Framework that analyzes patient data during prescription generation to detect potential errors such as incorrect dosages and harmful drug interactions, providing real-time alerts to support safer clinical decision-making.
In parallel, an AI-driven personalized health triage system is being designed to analyze patient symptoms and recommend appropriate care pathways, while promoting the rational use of antibiotics. The primary objective of the project is to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare services while reducing unnecessary antibiotic use, contributing to a more efficient and data-driven healthcare ecosystem in Bangladesh.
More than 60 participants, including doctors, pharmacists, engineers, government officials, healthcare professionals, and academicians, took part in the workshop. Participants provided valuable feedback on system design, usability, and implementation strategies. There was strong consensus on the need for such technology-driven solutions, with many identifying SmartAMR as a potentially transformative initiative for Bangladesh’s healthcare sector.
The workshop facilitated meaningful collaboration among clinicians, technologists, and policymakers, contributing to the development of more practical, user-centered, and contextually relevant AI-based healthcare solutions. The organizers expressed their appreciation for the continued support of the HEAT Project and all relevant stakeholders in advancing such timely initiatives.
