# Bangladesh Core FHIR Implementation Guide (BD-Core-FHIR-IG)

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) is leading the development of the **Bangladesh Core FHIR Implementation Guide (BD-Core-FHIR-IG)** as part of implementing the **Bangladesh Digital Health Blueprint**.  

This initiative is designed to ensure that health information systems in Bangladesh can work together seamlessly. By following **internationally recognized standards**, Bangladesh is not only strengthening its own health data governance but also creating the foundation for **cross-border health information exchange** in the future.  

For patients, this means clear benefits:  
- Their health information will move more smoothly between hospitals, clinics, and programs.  
- Duplicate tests and procedures can be reduced, saving both time and cost.  
- Patients will experience better continuity of care when moving between providers or even across borders.  

The Implementation Guide is available at:  
👉 [https://fhir.dghs.gov.bd](https://fhir.dghs.gov.bd)  

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## Why this matters
- Supports the **national blueprint for digital health implementation**.  
- Provides a **trusted reference** for all stakeholders in the health sector.  
- Builds the pathway for **internationally compatible digital health services**.  
- Ensures that the **patient remains at the center** of the health information ecosystem.