Innovations in Healthcare

Meet 5 of the organizations making an impact through the Global Health Innovation Grants Program. ⭐ Since 2016, The Pfizer Foundation’s Global Health Innovation Grants (GHIG) program has supported community-based initiatives that aim to improve quality of care and strengthen health systems in lower income countries. Innovations in Healthcare supports GHIG grantees by facilitating connections, hosting program-specific workshops and peer convenings at the Annual Forum while also conducting regular program monitoring to provide portfolio and individual results to the Pfizer Foundation. Now in its eighth year, 20 new recipients have each received a USD $100,000 one-year grant to drive innovative solutions that help address vaccine-preventable illness in their communities. 💉 Learn more in our latest blog: 🔗 https://duke.is/n/2mvp Living Goods; mothers2mothers; Muso; North Star Alliance; Fundación Pro México Indígena / Pro Mazahua

Exciting partnership milestone!  Dr Julie Yemi Jonathan from our team is pictured here with the Executive Chairman, Bauchi State Primary Health Care Board, as they officially signed the MOU for the Light Every Birth initiative. This partnership will bring life-saving solar power to labor and delivery rooms across Bauchi State, Nigeria, ensuring reliable electricity for health workers and safer births for mothers and newborns. 🌞🤱 #LightEveryBirth #SolarForHealth #BauchiState

It was great to be in Nairobi, Kenya recently to learn from our Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation partners about the work they are doing to advance innovation and leverage emerging technology to support solutions for AMR, TB, and more.       During my visit, I had the chance to hear how organizations, like Penda Health, are already using the power of AI to support patient care and overcome health worker shortages, and I was able to observe a live demonstration, with thanks to Stephanie Koczela and Robert Korom. We also visited two of the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute M72 investigational vaccine clinical trial sites and saw first-hand the enthusiasm around the potential of a new TB vaccine.       Leaving inspired and grateful to everyone who welcomed me.   

📣 NEW REPORT! "Tracking and Analyzing Medical Countermeasures for Emerging Health Challenges: Mpox" The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant global inequities in the access to therapeutics, vaccines, testing, and other health innovations that could limit the impact of the disease and save lives. These global inequities are not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic and need to be critically addressed across emerging health challenges, such as the ongoing #mpox outbreak. Through QuickStart, we aim to serve as an external, independent source for tracking and catalyzing effective actions to meet and increase commitments, and to hold the key stakeholders to account for achieving emergency preparedness and response goals.    In light of this, we are proud to launch the first edition of our “Tracking and Analyzing Medical Countermeasures for Emerging Health Challenges: Mpox" report. Duke University; Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc.; Americares; COVID Collaborative Access the full report: https://duke.is/5/mqb3

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're spotlighting the incredible organizations in our network that are making a real difference. From providing resources to promoting awareness, their work helps break stigma and support mental well-being for all. 💚 #WMHD2024 https://duke.is/v/5kaj (AHA) Africa Humanitarian Action; BasicNeeds; Dimagi, Inc.; Flare Emergency Response; Friendship Bridge; HelloBetter; InOn Health; IRD Global; Maternity Foundation; Maya; Medic; Shamiri Institute; Technical Advice Connect LTD/GTE | TAConnect; Group for Technical Assistance Nepal; Unjani Clinics; Wysa

Starting soon! We're proud to participate in today's Duke Global Mental Health Conference. Join us at the "Perspectives from our Community: Research, Practice, and Policy in Global Mental Health" panel. 🕤 9:30-10:30am, EDT 📍 Trent Semans Center + Virtual 🔗 Learn more: https://duke.is/5/8r6s 🗣️ Speakers include: - Brandon Knettel, The Duke Center for Global Mental Health; - Kate Whetten, Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy; - Krishna Udayakumar, Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare; - Luke Smith, El Futuro; and, - Charles Muiruri, PhD, Duke Department of Population Health and Duke Global Health Institute

🌍✨ Wrapping up an incredible two days at the Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare 2024 Annual Forum! We gathered some of the brightest minds in global health to address critical issues, including: 💡 Addressing the Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases Through Health Systems Innovation; 🤝 Building Trust in Health; 🩺 Eliminating Cervical Cancer: Empowering Innovations by Bridging Health System Barriers; 🎗️ Emerging Frontiers and New Innovations in HIV; 🤖 From Theory to Reality: AI’s Impact on Health; 🌟 Innovator Spotlight: Global Migraine Aid, Inc.; 💰 Investment and Financing for Non-Communicable Diseases: Pathways for Sustainability; 🔗 Strengthening End-to-End Access: From R&D to Sustainable Scaling; and, 🔑 Unlocking the Promise of Health Systems Innovation. We are grateful for the opportunity to connect, share insights, and foster collaborations to drive meaningful impact. Thank you to all our participants for your enthusiasm and active engagement. A special shoutout to our #AnnualForum24 speakers: Krishna Udayakumar; chris beyrer; Emily Kainne Dokubo, MD, MPH; Jen Kates; Ilda Kuleba, MSc; Mark McClellan; Jirair Ratevosian; WenHui Mao; Olatoun Adeola; Megan Huchko; Dr Elias Melly; Bakunawa Garba Bello; Anuradha Gupta; Jack Leslie; Katelyn Jetelina; Emily Smith; Toyosi Ogunseye; Joy Phumaphi; Titus Ngeno; Elizabeth Onyango; Elizabeth Wangia; Russ Richards; Lisa Bourget; Jennifer Bae; Andrea Feigl; John Simon; Vandana Shah; Moka Lantum; Joao Ricardo N. Vissoci; Rubayat Khan; Joy Bhosai, MD MPH; Wilfred Njagi; Jim Murray; Edward Booty; Samson Gwer; Louise Agersnap; Shyam Bishen, Ph.D., MS, MBA; Katharine Olson, MPHTM; Yaneth Giha; David Ripin; Michelle McMurry-Heath; Johnathan Miller.

🌍✨ Today is the second and final day of the Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare 2024 Annual Forum! We're diving deep into health systems innovation, and we’re currently in the midst of our first panel, “Emerging Frontiers and New Innovations in HIV.” Don’t miss out on the opportunity to join thought leaders and innovators as we explore groundbreaking ideas and solutions. 👉 Tune in virtually here: https://duke.is/5/thwj Let’s shape the future of global health together! #AnnualForum24 #HealthSystemsInnovation #HIVInnovation #GlobalHealth

🌍✨Kudos to today’s #AnnualForum24 speakers and attendees! The Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare Annual Forum kicked off today, cultivating incredible discussions and insights. Today’s sessions included: 🔑 Unlocking the Promise of Health Systems Innovation 💡 Addressing the Growing Burden of Non-Communicable Diseases Through Health Systems Innovation 🌟 Innovator Spotlight: Global Migraine Aid, Inc. 💰 Investment and Financing for Non-Communicable Diseases: Pathways for Sustainability 🤖 From Theory to Reality: AI’s Impact on Health 🔗 Strengthening End-to-End Access: From R&D to Sustainable Scaling Participants also enjoyed ample networking opportunities, forging meaningful connections and collaborations. We invite you to join us tomorrow as we continue these crucial conversations. Let’s keep the momentum going! 💬 https://duke.is/5/thwj A special shoutout to our speakers: Krishna Udayakumar; Toyosi Ogunseye; Joy Phumaphi; Titus Ngeno; Elizabeth Onyango; Elizabeth Wangia; Russ Richards; Lisa Bourget; Jennifer Bae; Andrea Feigl; John Simon; Vandana Shah; Moka Lantum; Joao Ricardo N. Vissoci; Rubayat Khan; Joy Bhosai, MD MPH; Wilfred Njagi; Jim Murray; Edward Booty; Samson Gwer; Louise Agersnap; Shyam Bishen, Ph.D., MS, MBA; Katharine Olson, MPHTM; Yaneth Giha; David Ripin; Michelle McMurry-Heath; Johnathan Miller. And, thank you to our team for your hard work behind the scenes: Lisa Bourget; Zhanyue Cheng; Kiara Ekeigwe; Melissa Estrada; don goldmann; Jessica Harris; Emily Macharia; WenHui Mao; Eunice Mutindi; Katharine Olson ; Ernesto Ortiz; Diana Silimperi; Benjamin Spain; Krishna Udayakumar; Elina Urli Hodges.

🌍✨ Exciting times at the Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare 2024 Annual Forum! We’re thrilled to kick off #AnnualForum24, diving into our first panel: “Unlocking the Promise of Health Systems Innovation.” Join us as we examine the promise of health systems innovation – the intentional, demand-based integration of multiple “point solutions” with the necessary enabling policy, financing and systems capabilities – to address complex health challenges. Stay tuned for updates, highlights, and inspiring discussions throughout the event. Together, we can improve access to quality, affordable healthcare worldwide. Learn more and register to join us virtually: https://duke.is/5/thwj