Resources
Useful reading. Essential organisations.
An ongoing list of resources we collect along the way. Articles, organisations, frameworks, and funding sources at the intersection of digital health and underserved communities.
Articles & Resources7 items
We spoke to Dr Xiao Liu in Episode 1 about what actionable things we can do about health data poverty. This is a great resource.
About the digital health investment landscape in Africa. Listen to our discussion with Rowena on Episode 14.
We like their view on what needs to change in funding.
Regulatory expert Hugh Harvey of Hardian Health, who we spoke to in Episode 13, wrote and spoke about this excellent article on regulatory strategy pitfalls.
Seyi writes compellingly about how global health needs to change. He recently published a book called The Foreign Gaze. Read it. Be changed.
Check out their series on community health workers. Essential viewing.
GDHD lead a great community called Implementome, for anyone implementing digital health and AI tools across the world. Also a great conference every year. Check out the episode we did with GDHD director Caroline Perrin (episode 15).
Policy & Frameworks9 items
The foundational WHO framework for digital health.
Addressing connectivity and access as prerequisites for digital health.
How digital tools fit into primary care strengthening.
WHO framework for mHealth assessment and planning.
Grading the quality of evidence for clinical decision making.
Tracking digital health policy progress globally.
The taxonomy for understanding what digital health tools do.
Practical guidance for telemedicine deployment.
Country-level readiness and capacity assessments.
Recommended Reading3 items
Peer-reviewed research on digital health interventions, including extensive coverage of LMICs.
Mapping digital health implementations across the world.
How mobile technology is being used in emerging markets.
Organisations3 items
A PATH-led initiative to strengthen global goods for digital health.
Advisory on health reform and systems strengthening.
Cardiovascular disease prevention at scale in LMICs.
Funding12 items
Philanthropic Foundations
Funds bold ideas with the potential to save and improve lives in LMICs, including digital health and AI applications. The Stars in Global Health programme is particularly relevant.
Open calls for innovation addressing health challenges in the developing world. Regularly funds digital health, diagnostics, and AI in global health.
Funds research across global health including digital and data science applications. Their health inequities and infectious disease portfolios are relevant to LMIC digital health.
Supports social entrepreneurs tackling systemic global challenges. Several Skoll awardees work in digital health and health equity.
Invests in market-based and policy approaches to increase inclusion and opportunity. Relevant for digital health ventures addressing underserved populations.
Google's philanthropic arm funds nonprofits and social enterprises using technology for social impact, including AI for health in underserved settings.
Long-standing funder of global health innovation, with a focus on health system strengthening and equity. Active in digital health and AI.
Governmental & Bilateral
USAID's digital development team funds and supports digital tools and infrastructure in developing countries. Their Digital Strategy sets the framework.
Canadian public funder supporting research-based solutions in developing countries. Strong portfolio in digital health, AI for development, and data systems.
UK-funded programme supporting countries in generating and using data to tackle antimicrobial resistance. A useful model for health data funding in LMICs.
Multilateral
A multi-donor trust fund supporting countries in developing digital infrastructure and policies. Useful for government and systems-level digital health projects.
Primary funder of HIV, TB, and malaria programmes globally. Increasingly funds digital health components including surveillance, supply chain, and community health systems.
This list is updated periodically. Got a recommendation? Let us know