Digital technologies offer unique opportunities to overcome barriers to health service access and delivery, improve the quality of care, and promote financial inclusion. Our focus on the “last mile“ – the final leg of delivering health services – ensures that our work addresses the needs of the most remote and underserved communities. Our work stands at the intersection of global and public health, implementation research, digital technology, and innovation. We employ rigorous scientific methods to effectively develop, evaluate, and scale succesful digital innovations.

We employ quantitative and qualitative research techniques, conducting formative, design, implementation, and proof of concept studies, prototype and field-testing as well as large scale randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental research. In our research we assess the value and cost-effectiveness of digital interventions in resource-poor communities to inform practical policy decisions. We focus on solutions based on human- and equity-centered design with a system-based approach.

Our dedication goes beyond pure research. We aim to establish a solid evidence base to advocate for the integration of digital and innovative solutions into public health practice. Through context-adapted research practices, cross-sectoral collaborations, and responsible dissemination of results, we aim to promote the effectiveness of interventions and advocate for their adoption at local, national, and international levels.