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Building Smarter Systems for Safer Births in Bangladesh | Dr. Aqil Jaigirdar | Ep.5
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When doctors are few and time is everything, predicting risk can mean the difference between life and death. Dr. Aqil Jaigirdar shares how his team is building digital tools—like Gravida—to predict and prevent complications during pregnancy. From tackling limited doctor-to-patient ratios to using AI and community networks, he outlines a pragmatic path toward safer births across Bangladesh and beyond.
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