Jukti-FAQs

Ans: "Jukti" means logic in Bangla. Our goal for starting Jukti is to make quality health care accessible to people in the rural areas of Bangladesh. Our eventual plan is to setup "clinics" equipped with laptops, high resolution webcams and cellular phones. Also, we plan to develop software applications particularly tailored to telemedicine. In regions, where internet connectivity is slow, we will collect information using the "Store and Forward" approach and transfer the information to the doctors.

2. Why did you start Jukti in the first place?

Ans: We live in an era where tremendous developments in information and communication technology are taking place. These developments have the potential to vastly improve the quality of life for the world’s poor. Jukti is just one way we can use these technologies to make a real difference.

3. It's a nobel goal but how are you plan to implement it?

Ans: At Jukti, we are great believers in the “Divide and conquer” approach. So, Jukti Initiative will be broken down into three main phases.

I) Phase-A: will be a "beta" phase. We will set up "virtual clinics" with cell phones, laptops and high resolution webcams. For phase-A, doctors will volunteer their time and phase-A should at least go on for 4 weeks.

II) Phase-B: will involve expanding our operations to 20 remote locations. We plan to collaborate with major city hospitals. Doctors who work in these hospitals will volunteer their time to support the "virtual clinics".

III) Phase-C: will involve setting up at least 10 clinics in each of the six divisions in the country.

Right now, the Jukti team is focused on implementing phase-A. At the same time, some members of Jukti are also drafting a Phase-B project plan.

4) How will a "Jukti "clinic be self-sustainable?

Ans: Right now, this is one of the most significant challenges. We plan to fund the initial cost through private donations. However, phase-B won't be possible without massive contributions from NGOs and the government. We need to ensure that Jukti is a self-sustainable business. We have identified possible sources of revenue, including money earned through website ads and so on. We are aware that to make Jukti a success in the long run we must come up with more concrete numbers and our team at Jukti is working on achieving that.

5) Apart from running a self-sustainable business, what are the biggest challenges to the Jukti Initiative?

Ans: The other major challenge that we have is the poor internet infrastructure in our country. To make Jukti a success, the internet speed of the rural areas needs to be support real-time videoconferencing. That can only be achieved through satellite technology, which is expensive. The Jukti team right now is researching on ways to keep this cost as low as possible. Also, we anticipate significant regulatory and legal challenges on the way to implement Phase-B. Also, patients might have privacy concern regarding storing their medical information in Jukti's database.

6) Do you realistically see "Jukti" succeeding?

Ans: The Jukti Initiative will be difficult to implement. However, it doesn't look impossible, and that in itself is a very encouraging sign. We need your support in making this happen.

7) How do I join Jukti?

Ans: Just send us an email and let us know how many hours a week you can contribute to Jukti and also maybe a line or two about who you are and what kind of work you enjoy doing.

If you can't officially volunteer, you can tell your friends and family about the Jukti Initiative. Please ask them to support us by visiting our website, joining our facebook group and sharing the Jukti videos . We also encourage questions. Questions might help us anticipate potential challenges and help us turn this initiative into a reality.




			Frequently Asked Questions 1. What exactly is the Jukti Initiative?


			Ans: "Jukti" means logic in Bangla. Our goal for starting Jukti is to make quality health care accessible to people in the rural areas of Bangladesh. Our eventual plan is to setup "clinics" equipped with laptops, high resolution webcams and cellular phones. Also, we plan to develop software applications particularly tailored to telemedicine. In regions, where internet connectivity is slow, we will collect information using the "Store and Forward" approach and transfer the information to the doctors. 2. Why did you start Jukti in the first place? Ans: We live in an era where tremendous developments in information and communication technology are taking place. These developments have the potential to vastly improve the quality of life for the world’s poor. Jukti is just one way we can use these technologies to make a real difference. 3. It's a nobel goal but how are you plan to implement it? Ans: At Jukti, we are great believers in the “Divide and conquer” approach. So, Jukti Initiative will be broken down into three main phases. I) Phase-A: will be a "beta" phase. We will set up "virtual clinics" with cell phones, laptops and high resolution webcams. For phase-A, doctors will volunteer their time and phase-A should at least go on for 4 weeks. II) Phase-B: will involve expanding our operations to 20 remote locations. We plan to collaborate with major city hospitals. Doctors who work in these hospitals will volunteer their time to support the "virtual clinics". III) Phase-C: will involve setting up at least 10 clinics in each of the six divisions in the country. Right now, the Jukti team is focused on implementing phase-A. At the same time, some members of Jukti are also drafting a Phase-B project plan. 4) How will a "Jukti "clinic be self-sustainable? Ans: Right now, this is one of the most significant challenges. We plan to fund the initial cost through private donations. However, phase-B won't be possible without massive contributions from NGOs and the government. We need to ensure that Jukti is a self-sustainable business. We have identified possible sources of revenue, including money earned through website ads and so on. We are aware that to make Jukti a success in the long run we must come up with more concrete numbers and our team at Jukti is working on achieving that. 5) Apart from running a self-sustainable business, what are the biggest challenges to the Jukti Initiative? Ans: The other major challenge that we have is the poor internet infrastructure in our country. To make Jukti a success, the internet speed of the rural areas needs to be support real-time videoconferencing. That can only be achieved through satellite technology, which is expensive. The Jukti team right now is researching on ways to keep this cost as low as possible. Also, we anticipate significant regulatory and legal challenges on the way to implement Phase-B. Also, patients might have privacy concern regarding storing their medical information in Jukti's database. 6) Do you realistically see "Jukti" succeeding? Ans: The Jukti Initiative will be difficult to implement. However, it doesn't look impossible, and that in itself is a very encouraging sign. We need your support in making this happen. 7) How do I join Jukti? Ans: Just send us an email and let us know how many hours a week you can contribute to Jukti and also maybe a line or two about who you are and what kind of work you enjoy doing. If you can't officially volunteer, you can tell your friends and family about the Jukti Initiative. Please ask them to support us by visiting our website, joining our facebook group and sharing the Jukti videos . We also encourage questions. Questions might help us anticipate potential challenges and help us turn this initiative into a reality.