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Add to Preferred SourcesThe Global Fund announced a partnership agreement with PharmAccess Foundation to support African countries accelerate progress toward universal health coverage by harnessing digital technology.
PharmAccess is a Dutch non-governmental organization with a presence in Africa, dedicated to championing the development of mobile and digital technology platforms to expand access to affordable healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa.
Kenya, Rwanda, Nigeria and Ethiopia have been identified by the Global Fund as potential key pilot countries given their commitment to achieving universal health coverage and focus on digital technology.
“Only through partnership and innovation can we stretch every dollar of our investments to maximize impact,” said Peter Sands, Executive Director of the Global Fund. “Digital technology can play a key role in making universal health coverage a reality for millions of people.”
Universal health coverage aims to ensure that everyone, everywhere can access quality health services without suffering financial hardship. It requires removing barriers to health, and improving affordability, accessibility and quality of health systems
Together with partners, the Global Fund has saved 27 million lives since 2002, and the number of people dying from AIDS, TB and malaria in countries where the Global Fund invests has been reduced by one-third.
Original source: The Global Fund
Published on 09 May 2019