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Health innovations

How inclusive business models are making health accessible for all

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about health innovations by reading this twenty-second edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use of visual storytelling methods he empowers individuals and organizations to “see” what they mean.

Inclusive Business Action Network
The Inclusive Business Action Network (iBAN) is a global initiative supporting the scaling and replication of inclusive business models. Through its strategic approach iBAN supports companies with tailormade investment readiness programmes and develops national inclusive business policy strategies with policymakers. On a global level iBAN manages the largest online knowledge platform (www.inclusivebusiness.net) on inclusive business. iBAN creates a space where evidence-based knowledge transforms into learning and new partnerships. With its focus on promoting the upscale of inclusive business models and consequently improving the lives of the poor, iBAN is actively contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. iBAN is funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. It is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. An earlier phase of this project (01/2017 – 12/2021) was supported by the European Union.

editorial

Health for All

In his editorial, Christian Jahn discusses why health requires multi-sectoral approaches and how companies with an inclusive business model have enormous potential to contribute to the goal of “health for all.”

Christian Jahn

Table of contents

graphic summary

GRAPHIC SUMMARY

Learn more about health innovations by reading this twenty-second edition of the online magazine on Inclusive Business! The illustration was developed by Christopher Malapitan, a visual practitioner and trainer based in Brussels. Through the use…

Christopher Malapitan

editorial

Health for All

In his editorial, Christian Jahn discusses why health requires multi-sectoral approaches and how companies with an inclusive business model have enormous potential to contribute to the goal of “health for all.”

Christian Jahn

feature story

Health innovations: Making health accessible for all

Health has been top of mind for most people around the globe during the last two years, as the Covid-19 pandemic upended daily life and critical systems. Beyond Covid-19, the world is facing a number of health crises exacerbated by poverty, including malnutrition and chronic diseases. In many places, people cannot afford nutritious food for their children or the medicines they need. How can businesses innovate to make health more accessible and inclusive? In this issue, we profile entrepreneurs who are changing the game by providing affordability, choice and healthcare solutions for underserved populations.

Alexandra Harris

Health insurance for the underserved: Experiences from a public-private partnership in Ghana

The SAGABI partnership between GIZ, Allianz, and BIMA uses mobile channels to increase access to insurance and health services in Ghana. Matthias Range of GIZ shares experiences and lessons learned.

Providing accessible and affordable medicines in India

Amit Choudhary explains how the online pharmacy he founded, Dawaa Dost, taps into local grocery stores in India to provide affordable generic medicines, while also increasing awareness to improve medicine adherence.

Building a “control tower” to support patient needs in Colombia

Recognizing the need for continuity of patient care, Mateo Gómez elaborates how Omnivida’s care model relies on data and Omnivida “Angels” who accompany patients on their health journey.

Pioneering plant-based alternatives provide healthy options in Nigeria

VeggieVictory co-founder Hakeem Jimo tells us more about his pioneering work to develop the first plant-based meat alternative in Nigeria to support healthier lifestyles.

The lab of tomorrow addresses lack of chronic disease prevention in Kenya

More than 40 per cent of all hospital deaths in Kenya are due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes and cancer. Lisa Sophia Zoder describes how online Health Games, supported by the lab of tomorrow, raise awareness and knowledge on NCDs using an engaging format.