Who we are

The challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa

Less than half of people in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa get the essential health services they need due to current health systems. They must walk long distances to facilities and face major shortages of health workers, with a forecast gap of 6.1 million by 2030. The result is far too many lost lives… mothers, babies, children and people.

Everyone should be able to get the healthcare they need to protect their families

Current systems aren’t working for millions of people in countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Smarter healthcare solutions are needed, but market-leading technology isn’t normally available to the communities most in need. Spirit Health Foundation was founded as an independent non-profit at the end of 2023 to change this.

Uniquely we donate unlimited free licenses for the Clinitouch smart health platform used across the NHS and in over 20 countries, and collaborate with local country partners to implement the simpler, smarter health system services urgently needed. This is possible through in-kind donations from the separate international organisation Spirit Health Group.

We generate catalytic funding to deploy every programme, equipping community health workers and facilities with Clinitouch to screen and monitor community members in their homes in even the hardest to reach regions. The Clinitouch smart system identifies ‘at risk’ adults and children, so they can be referred to get vital, often life-saving care. By providing unlimited licenses, integrating with existing health systems and building local capacities, we then ensure programmes continue sustainably over the long term.

We’re seeking partners to enable millions to get essential care

Our initial goal is 30 million people getting essential healthcare by 2030 – particularly women and children.

In 6 countries, with the right funding and implementing partners, we will enable at least 5 million people to get essential care and prevent needless deaths.

Starting with a 2-year catalytic phase and building a sustainable model where local partners take the lead beyond this ensuring your support makes a long-term, lasting difference. Over 5 years, we can enable a person to get an essential screening, monitoring and referral for as little as 7 pence per person.