Strategic Program Areas

Innovation and Technology

Practical, evidence-based digital solutions that connect communities, health workers, data and health systems.

8 key focus areasAligned with Government systemsDigital inclusion

Tibasalama uses innovation and technology to strengthen primary health care by developing practical, evidence-based digital solutions that connect communities, health workers, data and health systems. Working closely with Government and development partners, we ensure that our solutions align with national health priorities and existing systems, while improving access to quality services, strengthening decision-making and delivering better health outcomes, particularly for underserved and vulnerable communities.

Innovation and Technology

Our Key Areas of Focus

Community health worker using the E-Health MoM digital tool
  • 01Digital Health Solutions

    Designing and implementing digital solutions that improve access to health information and services for communities, Community Health Workers (CHWs) and health care providers.

  • 02Community Health Digitalization

    Developing digital tools that enable CHWs to collect, access and use health information; identify and follow up individuals and children at risk; provide health education; and strengthen referral systems from communities to health facilities.

  • 03Data, Analytics and Decision Support

    Using high-quality data and data analytics to generate actionable information that enables Government and health care providers to identify health challenges, plan and allocate resources, monitor programme implementation and make evidence-based decisions.

  • 04Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

    Exploring the safe, ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies in health education, clinical decision support, data analysis, early warning systems and health service delivery.

  • 05Digital Learning and Capacity Building

    Leveraging technology to provide continuous learning and professional development opportunities for health care providers, CHWs, young people and other key stakeholders through accessible, scalable and effective digital platforms.

  • 06Health Information and Referral Systems

    Designing and supporting solutions that improve the flow and use of health information, strengthen communication between communities and health facilities, and improve referral and patient follow-up mechanisms.

  • 07Interoperability and System Integration

    Supporting the development of digital solutions that are aligned with existing health information systems, standards and interoperability requirements, enabling health information to be shared and used securely, efficiently and appropriately.

  • 08Digital Inclusion

    Promoting equitable access to digital innovation by ensuring that technology does not leave behind communities and groups facing challenges related to internet connectivity, access to digital devices, digital literacy or other barriers.

How We Build

We prioritize the development of user-centred solutions designed around community-level needs, which are evidence-based, scalable, sustainable, secure and aligned with existing systems and professionally recommended approaches.

Co-design
with communities, health care providers and Government
Test
in real-world settings
Evaluate
for effectiveness and improve
Scale
wider adoption where appropriate

Where appropriate, our innovations will be co-designed with communities, health care providers and Government stakeholders, then tested in real-world settings, evaluated for effectiveness and improved before being considered for wider adoption and scale.