Technology & Development

For a diagnostic tool to make an impact on the ground, it must be readily available and adapted for the people who need it and the context in which they will use it.

Testing is an ongoing challenge in many low-resource settings. Diagnostics are often too expensive, unsuited for local needs, or simply non-existent. Low- and middle-income countries urgently need simple, affordable, robust diagnostic and digital solutions to expand access to testing. By focusing on the needs of those who will be using the new technologies, such tools can help bring testing not only to hospitals, but also clinics, communities, and even homes. We are drawing on two decades of experience to provide diagnostic developers with the technical support, market insights, and resources they need to drive fit-for-purpose solutions from initial concept to successful roll-out in countries.

To ensure equitable access to testing, countries must also be able to deliver appropriate diagnostics at speed, wherever they’re needed. However, bottlenecks in global supply chains often cause delays. We work with diagnostic developers and local manufacturers to build in-country manufacturing capacity, and we are pioneering new ways to transfer skills to local regions. This strategy promotes local innovation and increases self-reliance for countries to respond to public health challenges.