Navigating the Pitfalls of Automation Bias

Drawing on decades of AI experience and Spreeha’s frontline work in resource-constrained settings, Michael Tjalve explores why "artificial intelligence is not intelligent." This article delves into the design challenges of AI governance and the practical safeguards needed to protect patient dignity and clinical judgment in a tech-enabled world.

In 2025, Spreeha strengthened community healthcare in Bangladesh by delivering affordable, tech-enabled urgent care closer to where people live. Through integrated care models, digital health innovation, and strong partnerships, Spreeha focused on lasting health system impact—not just service delivery.

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Spreeha’s first 100 pediatric cataract surgeries demonstrate that when screening, referral, surgery, and rehabilitation work together, preventable blindness can be reversed—even in low-resource settings.

When AI meets real local needs, it stops being buzz and becomes impact. Here’s how nonprofits are getting there.

Over a decade, we've touched 1,001,994 lives across Bangladesh. But the data revealed something crucial: sustainable impact requires evolving compassion into intelligent, scalable systems. Discover how we're evolving to a tech-enabled model serving 6.2 million people by 2028.

Renufa began her pregnancy journey with Spreeha’s urgent care center in Gazipur at just 3 months pregnant. From regular check-ups and medicines to counseling and compassionate care — Spreeha has been by her side every step of the way.

Born with cataracts in both eyes, 7-year-old Jahidul from Majhipara struggled to see the blackboard or recognize faces. Through Spreeha’s Drishti project, supported by Jeco Foundation Canada, he underwent life-changing surgery—restoring his vision and his dream of becoming a teacher.

In a country where a doctor’s time lasts less than a minute, Spreeha is flipping the script. Through AI-powered urgent care centers rooted in underserved communities, we're not just treating illness — we’re redesigning healthcare access in Bangladesh.

As she prepared to welcome her first child, Yea Noor found more than healthcare at Spreeha Urgent Healthcare Centre — she found trust, respect, and support in every step of her pregnancy journey, right in her own neighborhood.

Beyond the workplace, we bring healthcare to women where they need it most – through maternal health programs, reproductive care, and community health initiatives. By embedding gender equity into every layer of society – work, healthcare, and leadership – Spreeha is proving that change isn’t just necessary; it’s possible.

Jannat reclaimed and rebuilt her life to become a nurse. Now, at Spreeha’s Urgent Healthcare Centre, she’s transforming women’s healthcare.

Sneho Health is our answer to critical healthcare challenge - a tech-enabled, hyper-local urgent care network designed to bridge the gap between overcrowded hospitals and under-resourced pharmacies. Each Sneho center provides first aid, urgent care, doctor consultations, pathology sample collection, and more, ensuring quality, accessible care close to home.

The healthcare challenges in Bangladesh are significant but not insurmountable. Spreeha’s innovative approach is paving the way for a future where quality, affordable care is within reach for everyone. Together, we can create a healthcare system that transforms lives and fosters healthier communities.