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See what we’ve learned along the way – and our thoughts on the future of digital health. 

Insights from our work

Evaluation of the impact of a new EMR system on the quality of care and clinical outcomes for individuals with T1D in Rwanda, showing significant improvements in clinical attendance, data completeness, and HbA1c levels.

Care and Clinical Outcomes After the Implementation of an EMR System for T1D

Bille et al., 2025
Global Health Action, February 2025

This study evaluates the adoption and impact of an EMR system, highlighting its positive reception among users but emphasising the need for sustainability to ensure long-term success.

Early Adoption of an EMR System for T1D Management in Rwanda

Bille et al., 2025
Digital Health, January 2025

This study explores the development of a tailored EMR system to enhance care and clinical outcomes for individuals with T1D through a qualitative, cocreative approach with local stakeholders.

Development of an EMR System to Improve T1D Care in Rwanda

Bille et al., 2024
JMIR DIABETES, September 2024

See the case study on Diabetes Compass in the NCD Alliance’s publication on “Optimising the use of digital technologies for healthy societies and economies.”

A needs-based Innovation Approach for Strengthening Health Systems

NCD Alliance Policy Brief, November 2023

The Diabetes Compass team has been busy preparing the launch of the first health app for door-to-door diabetes screening, working side-by-side with communities in Sri Lanka and Tanzania.

Diabetes Compass: A Screening Campaign with Communities at Heart

WDF Newsletter, October 2023

Digital innovation that aims to deliver hypertension and diabetes care to millions in low- and middle-income countries demands collaborations that balance the future of digital healthcare with scalable solutions today.

Paving a Digital Pathway to Universal Health Coverage

Re:solve GH, September 2023

Several solutions are in development, and more are on the way. All grow out of local context and respond to local needs.

Diabetes Compass Moves Towards 2023 Launch 

WDF WDF Newsletter, Oct 2022

The Sri Lanka College of Endocrinologists and Tanzania Diabetes Association will lead the implementation in their respective countries, with launch expected by 2024.

Sri Lanka and Tanzania selected as Diabetes Compass Launch Countries

WDF Newsletter, Dec 2021

MUHAS participated in brainstorming sessions for the “Diabetes Compass”: an initiative to improve the quality of diabetes care in Tanzania through innovative digital solutions

MUHAS participated in brainstorming sessions

TZ Digital Health and Innovation Research Group, Dec 2021

DHW commitments can be financial, programmatic, regulatory/policy, advocacy, research-based, or focussing on diversity and inclusion. These commitments are displayed on the website and serve as a public accountability mechanism for your organisation.

Digital Health Week Commitment

Transform Health, Dec 2021

Many regions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) struggle with a shortage of trained health workers, making it more difficult to fulfill the high demand for health care. Creating digital short-cuts for frontline health workers to gain the expertise they need could be part of the answer.

Building a GPS for Doctors 

Re:solve GH, April 2021

The five organisations are experts in their fields, bringing competencies within diabetes care, digital solutions, and research to the Diabetes Compass initiative.

Diabetes Compass - five new partners on board

WDF Newsletter, Oct 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

New global initiative offers digital support to health workers, enabling quality diabetes care for patients in LMICs

Diabetes Compass Launch

WDF Newsletter, April 2021

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