We are eHealth Africa

Our story began in 2009 with a powerful idea: communities in developing countries could have better healthcare through data-driven decisions. Adam Thompson and Evelyn Castle started eHealth Africa (eHA) with this belief.

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Our Mission

eHealth Africa’s mission is to build stronger health systems

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through the design and implementation of data-driven solutions that respond to local needs and provide underserved communities with tools to lead healthier lives.

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Our Impact

24,316,126+

doses of lifesaving vaccines delivered through Vaccine Direct Delivery in Nigeria + 42 million life-saving vaccine doses delivered during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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      • 4-6 Independence Road, Kano State, Nigeria
      • 28 Osun crescent, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
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    • Prenzlauer Allee 186
      10405 Berlin, Germany

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    • 1200 G Street NW, Suite 800
      Washington, DC 20005
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    20 Polio Outbreak Control Rooms (POCRs) built across 15 African countries.

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    20,000 vaccination teams were tracked across ten states in Nigeria, significantly increasing the coverage of settlements visited and collecting detailed location data.

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    During the Ebola crisis, our tracing system helped limit cases to just 20, showing our ability to control diseases.

Program Areas

We believe that stronger health systems are best achieved through systems-level, integrated approaches.

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    Public Health Emergency Management

    We collaborate with stakeholders to proactively prepare for and respond to both potential and active public health emergencies. Our goal is to minimize or eliminate their impact on communities by developing tailored technological tools and facilities, and implementing more efficient operational strategies.

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    Disease Prevention and Monitoring

    We deliver technological tools and operational support to gather and analyze data from the field, including remote and hard-to-reach communities. This data plays a crucial role in detecting and ultimately preventing public health emergencies and disease outbreaks.

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    Laboratory Systems & Diagnostics

    We establish and manage efficient in-country laboratories and develop tools and technologies to collect and share lab-generated information. This enables stakeholders to respond appropriately to public health events. Our laboratory systems work hand in hand with robust field surveillance tools to identify and confirm potential threats to public health.

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    Climate Adaptation in Health, Food Security & Nutrition

    We create technological tools that equip nutrition stakeholders—from producers to processors to consumers—with data and systems to ensure that vulnerable populations in West Africa, particularly women and children, have access to nutritious food.

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Digital Health Solutions

At eHealth Africa, we design and implement innovative digital solutions that empower communities and strengthen health systems. Our tools harness the power of data and technology to improve public health outcomes, enhance field operations, and support decision-making in even the most challenging environments. Our digital solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

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    Data Portal

    Over the years, eHealth Africa has collected and cataloged a wide variety of geospatial data and other data sets in the countries and regions we’ve worked in.

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    LoMIS

    Using LoMIS Stock, health care workers (HCWs) can bypass the traditional (slow) paper-based reporting system and submit reports instantly using an app on their mobile device.

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    Planfeld

    PlanFeld is a mobile and web-based application that helps you plan field logistics for public health interventions.

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    BISKIT

    The BISKIT app is a comprehensive digital platform that monitors, manages, and optimizes the entire blood supply chain, from donor recruitment to patient transfusion, with advanced tracking, emergency response capabilities, and mobile compatibility.
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Public Health
Interventions

We partner with stakeholders to prepare for and respond to potential and active public health emergencies, aiming to reduce or prevent their impact on communities. This is achieved by designing tailored technological solutions and optimizing operations to address the specific context of each situation.

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