Africa stands on the brink of a digital health revolution. From AI-powered diagnoses in remote clinics to wearables that track chronic conditions, the potential is undeniable. Yet, as recent voices at the Vitendo (Swahili for “Action”) Symposium in Kampala remind us,...
With contributions from Tapiwa Mukwashi, Director Global Technical Team, VillageReach; Jessica Mayenda, Senior Manager Telehealth, VillageReach and Sophie Delaigue, Digital Health Specialist, Geneva Digital Health Hub In a world characterized by rapid technological...
“Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.” Edward Synge-Morley Radical collaboration is at the heart of VillageReach’s work. Over its two-decade history, VillageReach has collaborated with governments, the private...
Recent health challenges across the globe have highlighted strained health workforces and the need for effective preventative health measures such as vaccinations. In response to these demands, countries around the world are actively seeking innovative solutions. One...
Reposted from Skoll Perspectives Izizi ndi Zathu Zomwe. This is ours. That’s the name my team of adolescent researchers has given a groundbreaking public health initiative—a close study of their peers’ needs, behaviors, and preferences related to contraceptives. That...
This week, Chipatala cha pa Foni (CCPF) or “Health Center by Phone” moved its operations from Balaka, a rural community in southern Malawi, to its new facility in the capital city of Lilongwe. As we packed up the phones, headsets, and files, I was struck...
