Project background Zanzibar has provided free healthcare services since gaining independence in 1964. Scarce funding, insufficient quality control, and limited standard practices led to significant differences in the quality of care between various healthcare facilities. After introducing mandatory health insurance…
Project background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide, causing nearly 18 million deaths every year. Most of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries. The main risk factor for CVDs is high blood pressure, or…
Project background In 2023, the Swiss Re Foundation aimed to improve the value proposition of its programme, Entrepreneurs for Resilience. Identifying potential synergies through the Digital Connected Care Coalition (DCCC), the Swiss Re Foundation joined its Brick & Click working…
Project background According to the World Health Organization, strong primary health care systems can address up to 90% of health needs in low- and middle-income countries, making them the most effective pathway to improved health outcomes. Brick-and-click models represent an…
Project outline and goal VODAN-Africa aims to unleash the full potential of health data for African countries. It is set up as the independent, trustworthy, and safe federated infrastructure that is a boundary condition to provide insights in population health,…
Project outline and goal Ayushman Bharat – Health and Wellness Centres aim to deliver comprehensive range of health care services spanning preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care. Under its mandate, 10,477 Health and Wellness Centers (HWCs) have been operationalized…