Meet Praava
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Our Mission
Praava exists to provide a better patient experience. We are a one-stop-shop for your health, offering caring doctors, world-class diagnostics and much more.
We believe that everyone should have access to convenient, affordable, and high-quality care.
We are on a mission to change how healthcare is delivered in Bangladesh. We know how daunting getting access to the right care can be which is why we focus on turning a doctor visit into a delightful experience.
Our goal is to make the process intuitive for our patients and provide care where ever you are – in clinic or at-home.
What sets us apart
Quality
We have imaging and laboratory services. To ensure the quality of tests, our lab participates in the world’s largest external quality assessment scheme. Our average accuracy score is 99.9% and rated one of the best in Bangladesh.
Affordability
We provide best-in-class care at a price you can afford. We work hard to reduce our cost, so more Bangladeshis can have access to great care.
Innovation
Praava uses technology to create a seamless patient experience. We delivered many ‘firsts’ including the first patient app and COVID-19 symptom checker in Bangladesh.
Praava in numbers
Learn more about Bangladesh’s fastest growing healthcare business
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Our Corporate Clients
We provide the best healthcare to the best of Bangladesh
Our Management Team
A team with over 100 years of combined experience in healthcare and health tech
Sylvana Quader Sinha
Founder, Chairman, & CEO
I founded Praava because I saw a tremendous need for quality healthcare in Bangladesh. I believe positive, systemic change in Bangladesh’s health care sector is as necessary as it is possible.
Dr. Simeen Majid Akhtar
Chief Medical Officer
I am part of Praava’s team because I feel passionately about the need for quality in health care and patient satisfaction, and Praava’s focused vision and goal is about quality and excellence in all aspects of healthcare.
Keith de Alwis
Chief Technology & Product Officer
I am part of Praava’s team because I truly believe Praava lives and breathes a true patientcentric model of care, which has the opportunity to scale countrywide. If we seize this opportunity, we can positively improve the lives and healthcare outcomes of millions of people across the country.
Dr. Zaheed Husain, Ph.D.
Senior Director, Cancer Diagnostics
Praava’s Senior Laboratory Director is Dr. Zaheed Husain. Dr. Husain holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from New York University. He is a renowned molecular biologist and former faculty member of Harvard University. His experience includes particular expertise in PCR technology and virology (HBV, HPV and HCV), including patents and publications in these areas.
Kat Wendelstadt
Chief Growth Officer
I am a part of Praava’s team because it is a project where my experience, skills, and passion can make an impact to the lives of millions.
Dr. Faisal Rahman
Medical Services Director
I am part of Praava’s team because we are revolutionizing healthcare in Bangladesh! Patients are the center and the most valuable part of our team.
Md. Mahbubur Rahman
Laboratory Director
I am part of Praava’s team because I believe that the people of Bangladesh deserve more and my 17 years of experience in the industry can contribute to a better health care system.