Est. 2024 · Kigali, Rwanda

Leveraging Technology for Equitable Health in Africa

The Tech For Health Equity Foundation leverages cutting-edge technology to ensure every individual in Africa can access quality healthcare regardless of geography, income, or circumstance.

Initiatives
Drones to Tackle Mosquito-Borne Disease: MALARIA, DENGUE AND MORE
mHealth Platforms for Rural Communities
Health IT Infrastructure Development
2024
Founded
5,000+
Professionals to Train
10+
Target Regions
80%
Rural populations to gain health access by 2029
50+
Strategic partnerships to establish
5,000+
Healthcare professionals to be trained
10+
Regions across Rwanda & neighbors
What We Do

Six Pillars Driving Our Mission

Our work is structured around six strategic pillars that address the full spectrum of healthcare equity challenges across Africa.

Promoting Equity in Healthcare

Leveraging technology to ensure all communities have equal access to quality healthcare services, regardless of geography or income.

Enhancing Health Outcomes with Data

Utilizing data analytics, AI, and machine learning to improve health outcomes and enable evidence-based decision making.

Research Initiatives

Supporting scalable, sustainable, and innovative research to address healthcare challenges in underserved communities.

Technology Health Policy Advocacy

Advancing policies and practices that address root causes of health disparities and promote equitable healthcare for all.

Capacity Building

Empowering healthcare professionals and community leaders to effectively use advanced technologies in their everyday work.

Community Engagement

Promoting culturally appropriate, community-driven technological interventions through active engagement and continuous feedback.

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Ready to Make a Difference?

Whether you're a partner, funder, or passionate individual there's a place for you in our mission to transform healthcare across Africa.

About Us

Who We Are

A non-profit foundation born in Rwanda, working to reshape health equity across Africa through technology and innovation.

Our Story

Founded to Bridge the Gap

The Tech for Health Equity (TFHE) Foundation was established in 2024 with a vision to address the persistent healthcare challenges faced by many African countries. Inspired by Rwanda's excellent track record of leveraging technology in sectors like e-governance and agriculture, we seek to foster similar innovation in the health sector.

We envisage a future where innovative technology empowers every individual in Africa to achieve optimal health and well-being.

TFHE Foundation Vision

Our Mission

To leverage technology to improve healthcare access and outcomes, becoming a catalyst for increased investment in well-governed, impactful initiatives across Rwanda and Africa.

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Four principles that shape every decision, program, and partnership we undertake.

Modularity

We focus on doing things that can easily be repeated in various places. This allows us to have maximum impact with efficiency.

Community

We do not exist in spite of the communities in which we operate. We embrace a community mindset and work closely with local leaders.

Sustainability

We do work that lasts. We work closely with public health officials to ensure interventions are integrated into long-term plans.

Scalability

We adopt approaches that scale. Technology offers immense potential for scalability, and we seek to design programs that scale.

Governance

Board of Directors

The foundation is guided by experienced leaders supporting its mission, partnerships, and long-term impact.

Danny Mutembe
Danny Mutembe
Dr Hakiba Solange
Dr Hakiba Solange
Mamy Muziga Ingabire
Mamy Muziga Ingabire
Didier Nkurikiyimfura
Didier Nkurikiyimfura
Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi
Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi
Our Network

Our Partners

TFHE works with a focused group of partners supporting health innovation, implementation, research, and technology deployment.

Gates Foundation
Funding Partner
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
National Public Health Partner
Charis UAS
Strategic Technology Partner
Rwanda ICT Chamber
Technology Ecosystem Partner
Society for Family Health Rwanda (SFH)
Health Programs Partner
University of Rwanda
Academic and Research Partner
OUR PROGRAM

Saving Lives Through Technology

Technology-driven programs designed to transform healthcare access for underserved communities across Africa.

Key Initiatives

Harnessing Drones to Tackle Mosquito-Borne Disease: Malaria, Dengue and More

ACTIVE RESEARCH PROJECT FLAGSHIP PROGRAM

Tech Enabled Larval Source Management for Malaria Control

Harnessing Drones to Tackle Mosquito-Borne Disease: Malaria, Dengue and More

Working with government health agencies and local partners, TFHE is supporting and advancing drone-enabled malaria control through an innovative, technology-driven Larval Source Management (LSM) project. By combining drone deployment with AI/ML models to detect mosquito breeding sites, the initiative enhances the precision, efficiency, and impact of LSM interventions.

Active in Rwanda Key Partners: RBC and Charis UAS Funding Partner: Gates Foundation
Drone deployment for malaria control
AI/ML breeding site detection model
Environmental health surveillance
Community Health Worker training
Digital Health

mHealth Platforms for Rural Communities

TFHE works with local partners to identify and implement mHealth platforms that contribute to easy access to healthcare information, virtual consultations, and health tracking services. Platforms support maternal and child health programs, community outreach, and chronic disease management.

Maternal Health Child Health Telemedicine
Infrastructure

Health IT Infrastructure Development

We work with local governments and stakeholders to strengthen the digital infrastructure of health facilities, including digital record-keeping systems and telemedicine services that facilitate real-time diagnostics, consultations, and treatment in remote areas.

Digital Records Telemedicine Real-time Diagnostics
Who We Serve

Our Target Beneficiaries

Rural & Underserved Populations

Communities in low-income and remote areas that face significant barriers to accessing quality healthcare due to geographic distance and limited infrastructure.

Mothers & Children

Pregnant women, mothers, and children who face critical barriers to maternal and child healthcare, where technology can dramatically reduce mortality rates.

Youth & Health Workers

Young people and local health workers who will benefit from digital health education, training, tools, and capacity building programs.

The Problem We Solve

Healthcare Inequity is a Solvable Crisis

Despite advances in global healthcare, underserved communities particularly in rural or low-income areas continue to face major challenges:

Limited InfrastructureInadequate health facilities and medical supply chains in remote areas.
Insufficient Healthcare PersonnelShortage of trained health workers and specialists outside urban centres.
Geographic BarriersTransportation challenges that prevent access to even basic healthcare services.
Rising Preventable DiseasesHigh maternal/child mortality and communicable diseases demanding urgent scalable solutions.

"Because disadvantaged communities are not immune to the global rise in preventable diseases there is a dire need for scalable, technology-driven interventions."

TFHE Concept Note, 2026

Looking Forward

Our 5-Year Vision

Starting in Rwanda, we aim to expand across neighboring countries, creating a scalable model that advances health equity across the region.

By 2029

Six Core Goals

Expand Access

Ensure at least 80% of rural populations have increased access to essential health services through telemedicine, mobile health, and drone delivery by 2029.

Integrate Technology

Implement scalable pilot projects focusing on telemedicine, AI diagnostics, and mobile health platforms in at least 10 regions across Rwanda and neighboring countries.

Build Capacity

Train over 5,000 healthcare professionals on integrating technology into their practices to ensure effective use of new tools and techniques in patient care.

Foster Partnerships

Establish at least 50 strategic partnerships including government agencies, NGOs, tech companies, and academic institutions to drive innovation and resource mobilization.

Research & Evidence

Build a robust body of evidence through research initiatives that demonstrate the impact of technology-driven health interventions and inform global policy.

Continental Impact

Position TFHE Foundation as a leading catalyst for health equity in Africa, with a scalable, replicable model that can be deployed across the continent.

Collaboration

Partners & Collaborators

TFHE recognizes that achieving health equity at scale requires deep collaboration with governments, private sector, and development organizations.

Current Partners

Our Partners

These are the current TFHE partners supporting health innovation, implementation, research, technology deployment, and sector collaboration.

Gates Foundation
Funding Partner
Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC)
National Public Health Partner
Charis UAS
Strategic Technology Partner
Rwanda ICT Chamber
Technology Ecosystem Partner
Society for Family Health Rwanda (SFH)
Health Programs Partner
University of Rwanda
Academic and Research Partner
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How We Partner

Government & Ministry

We align with national health strategies to ensure our interventions are integrated into long-term government plans, creating sustainable and policy-backed change.

Private Sector & Tech

We partner with technology companies to develop cutting-edge health IT solutions, from AI diagnostics to drone systems and mHealth platforms that drive innovation.

International Development

We leverage global expertise, networks, and funding from international development organizations to expand health equity efforts across Africa.

Connect With Us

Get Involved

Whether as a partner, donor, volunteer, or collaborator join us in building an equitable health future for Africa.

Ways to Help

Make an Impact

Every contribution, partnership, and collaboration brings us closer to health equity for all.

Partner With Us

Collaborate as a government, NGO, academic, or private sector organization. Align your expertise and resources with our mission.

Fund Our Work

Support our programs financially. Your investment directly funds drone deployments, digital health platforms, and training for health workers.

Join Our Team

We're hiring passionate professionals Program Managers, Technical Consultants, Finance Specialists. Bring your skills to our mission.

Contact Information

Let's Start a Conversation

We'd love to hear from you. Reach out with partnership proposals, funding inquiries, career opportunities, or any questions about our work.

Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Organization
Tech For Health Equity Foundation (TFHE)

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