Innovations in Healthcare

Innovations in Healthcare Improving access to affordable quality healthcare through innovation. Ending health disparities world

How can successful innovations in healthcare delivery be replicated to increase worldwide access to quality healthcare while simultaneously making care more affordable? Innovations in Healthcare, founded by the World Economic Forum, Duke Health, and McKinsey & Company, and hosted at Duke Health in Durham, NC, was formed to answer the question above.

As we look ahead, three interconnected priorities guide our work: πŸ”„ Scale Impact of Integrated Innovations Integration o...
12/29/2025

As we look ahead, three interconnected priorities guide our work:

πŸ”„ Scale Impact of Integrated Innovations Integration over fragmentation. Designing for adaptation, not just adoption. Translating research into policy changes.

πŸ’Š Enable Access to Biomedical Innovation Bridging the discovery-to-delivery gap. Regulatory pathways that protect and accelerate. Country-level enabling environments.

πŸŽ“ Empower Health Leaders Expand education and training. Build networks that outlast programs. Leadership from within, not imposed from outside.

Our Annual Report maps the path forward. The challenges ahead require integrated solutions, bold partnerships, and a willingness to reimagine what's possible.

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Partnership is at the heart of everything we do. Whether it's working with local innovators, national governments, students, or global health leaders, we believe the most transformative solutions emerge when we elevate and integrate diverse voices.

This year, we engaged 90 students across Duke University in experiential learning opportunities, provided 65 hours of career coaching, and supported research that's driving real-world health improvements.

Our 2024-2025 Duke Global Health Innovation Center + Innovations in Healthcare Annual Report celebrates the power of collaboration and the next generation of health leaders who are reshaping global health from the ground up.

Together, we're building a world where innovation improves health for all: https://duke.is/b/ymyw

12/19/2025

08Dec 2025 by Melissa Slogan Innovation to Impact: Our Year in Global Health July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 As we navigate a period of profound changes in health and healthcare globally, it is with great pride and gratitude that we share our 2024–2025 Annual Report, a reflection of the transformat...

12/16/2025
The most transformative health innovations don't come from the top down. They come from the ground up. In Kenya, a commu...
12/15/2025

The most transformative health innovations don't come from the top down. They come from the ground up.

In Kenya, a community health worker delivers lifesaving care door-to-door. In Cape Town, a Mentor Mother transforms HIV prenatal care. In rural Indonesia, health workers use data-driven tools to distribute essential medicines.

These aren't isolated stories. They represent the power of investing in local innovators who understand their communities better than anyone else.

Since 2016, our partnership with the Pfizer Foundation's Global Health Innovation Grants program has proven that when we trust local voices and provide the right support, the impact is extraordinary:

6+ million people with improved access to care
80,000+ health workers trained
1,800+ new points of care established

Our new annual report shows how supporting local innovation creates a ripple effect across continents. A breakthrough in one country informs similar efforts in another. Success strategies get adapted and scaled globally.

Because innovation belongs to everyone. Read the full story: https://duke.is/b/ymyw

Artificial intelligence is transforming global health. Through our AI Learning Lab partnership with The Pfizer Foundatio...
12/10/2025

Artificial intelligence is transforming global health.

Through our AI Learning Lab partnership with The Pfizer Foundation, we're supporting six pioneering organizations using AI to address critical health challenges in low- and middle-income countries:

πŸ“± Jacaranda Maternity: AI-powered maternal health support reaching 3+ million mothers via SMS

πŸ”¬ Simprints: Biometric AI creating 65,000+ digital identities to close vaccination gaps

🩺 BIVE - Fundación Vive con Bienestar: Doubling early HPV diagnosis rates in rural communities

πŸ’Š Munai: AI-powered tools improving antibiotic protocol adherence by 20%

What sets these innovations apart? They're community-led, locally contextualized, and designed to work within existing infrastructure constraints.

Read our 2024-2025 Annual Report to see how we're ensuring AI serves everyone, not just those in resource-rich settings: https://duke.is/b/ymyw

🌍 We believe everyone deserves to thrive.Today we're releasing our 2024-2025 Annual Report. A story of innovation, partn...
12/09/2025

🌍 We believe everyone deserves to thrive.

Today we're releasing our 2024-2025 Annual Report. A story of innovation, partnership, and the power of local voices leading global change. πŸ“–

See what we accomplished together this year ⬇️

08Dec 2025 by Melissa Slogan Innovation to Impact: Our Year in Global Health July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025 As we navigate a period of profound changes in health and healthcare globally, it is with great pride and gratitude that we share our 2024–2025 Annual Report, a reflection of the transformat...

12/08/2025

Strengthening the pathways for health innovations to better reach people who need it most

Exciting news from Duke University!Our Executive Director, Krishna Udayakumar, has been named Chief Global Strategist to...
12/05/2025

Exciting news from Duke University!

Our Executive Director, Krishna Udayakumar, has been named Chief Global Strategist to lead Duke's new global engagement strategy.

Krishna will advance strategic partnerships and innovation activities worldwide, building on Duke's strong foundation of international collaboration.

Additionally, Lisa Bourget will serve as Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Innovation across the university to strengthen Duke's global partnerships.

We're honored to be part of this journey and look forward to the expanded opportunities for global impact this will create. Congratulations to Krishna, Lisa, and the entire Duke community!

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12/03/2025

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