COVID-19 is affecting the way we act, interact and run our businesses in Pakistan and globally. These challenges present a unique opportunity for individuals who are developing solutions for communicable diseases. To come up with solutions for COVID-19 preparedness & responsiveness the National Incubation Center and Jazzxlr8 have launched Hackistan – a National Health Hackathon to find solutions for current and future healthcare emergencies, through an All-Online Hackathon. Jazz xlr8 & NIC have launched this initiative in partnership with the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations & Coordination, UNDP, Association of Pakistani Physicians of Northern Europe - APPNE, Rehman Medical Institute, Open-Silicon Valley.