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Closing the Health Care Gap: Why Innovation Matters

"Digital maturity, in terms of reliable internet, inclusive access and digital payment systems, is the bedrock of any socially-minded innovation. At reach52, we sometimes work offline, with cash and with health centres who lack internet. This makes everything harder."


The commitment to leave no one behind is enshrined in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development but over the past two years, COVID-19 has set back our mission of levelling up health outcomes in countries around the world. To get back on track, we need to harness the intensity of innovation displayed in our response to the pandemic. To find out more about innovative ways of delivering health care services in markets where others don’t reach, Gemma Kyle—Senior Associate Director at APCO Worldwide and member of APCO’s strategic partnerships and global engagement team—sat down with Edward Booty, founder and CEO at reach52.
Read the full article by APCO Worldwide here.