How context-sensitive innovation avoids the trap of pilotitis
Why R&D innovation fails in complex environments, and what VillageReach can teach us about an alternative approach
The Lusaka Agenda Shows the Power of Community Voices
Dr. Ahmed Ogwell wrties that, by prioritizing primary health-care systems led by locals, the Lusaka Agenda can transition power back to Africa.Scaling innovations in public health systems – Guidance and Toolkit
Scaling health innovations is a strategic imperative for transforming public health systems. As governments confront increasingly complex and evolving health challenges, from emerging diseases to rising health inequities, the ability to take proven solutions to scale...
Why Institutionalizing Innovation Is Critical for Health Sovereignty and Sustainable Access to Care
Posted originally on Carla Blauvelt’s LinkedIn. Amid seismic shifts in global public health financing and delivery, it is more important than ever that health innovations are designed, evaluated and implemented in ways that enable institutionalization – the...
Efficiency, local financing key to Kenya’s healthcare sustainability, experts say
VillageReach CEO Ahmed Ogwell spoke during deliberations with Ministry of Health officials and stakeholders on health system strengthening amid reduced foreign aid support.Rapid Transition of Solutions to Government Management
Taking over solutions and embedding them in public systems can be a complex undertaking for governments, raising important questions about immediate priorities versus long-term needs. Read VillageReach’s checklist for a successful transition.
Turning Digital Health Failures into Future Success
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” Henry Ford. As development aid continues to tighten, global health initiatives face growing pressure to deliver impact in smarter, more sustainable ways. This article draws on real-world examples from...Advisory Services for Scaling Innovations with Government
VillageReach and Spring Impact provide advisory services that leverage their collective expertise in institutionalizing solutions within governments for long-term sustainability.