Our Story
We were established in 2020, when the case for digital transformation of health as a critical enabler of health for all became undeniable during the COVID pandemic. Our founding partners recognised that digital technology and the use of data would be one of the most effective ways of increasing health system effectiveness and efficiency, and to improve equitable access to health services to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage. We believe digital health is not only a technological issue, but a political issue, and it is therefore essential to focus on the foundational pillars of the digital health transformation. Strong political will and an enabling environment are critical; otherwise, disparities between countries—and the people within them-will only widen.
It was against this backdrop that Transform Health was founded five years ago: to strengthen the enabling environment for the digital transformation of health, from data governance to responsible AI, so that everyone, everywhere, can benefit.
Vision
To bring together diverse partners, particularly young people, women and marginalised communities, to advocate, campaign, influence, and provide technical support to strengthen laws, regulations, policies, coordination structures and resources to ensure the digital transformation is equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
Mission
To bring together diverse partners, particularly young people, women and marginalised communities, to advocate, campaign, influence, and provide technical support to strengthen policy, legislation, regulation and financial conditions for the digital transformation of health systems.
What we do
We strengthen health data governance, including through the development of global and regional frameworks and national legislation underpinned by principles of human rights and equity.
We drive increased, better coordinated and accountable investment for the digital transformation of health to achieve UHC.
How we work
We build political will to prioritise multi-stakeholder action towards the equitable, inclusive and sustainable digital transformation of health systems.
We work with, mobilise and empower youth leadership to engage in and shape the digital health transformation agenda.
We advocate, shape policies, hold stakeholders accountable, and track progress at policy and political levels.
We convene and engage multiple stakeholders and civil society, providing a platform to elevate diverse voices – particularly those of youth, women and marginalised communities.
We elevate key issues and mobilise public and political support for collective action.
We provide technical assistance on policy frameworks, laws and regulations, and support capacity development through tailored curricula.
We build the evidence base through research and promote cross-country learning and knowledge exchange.
Our Values
Our work is underpinned by our core values.
Transform Health Operating Model
Transform Health is a coalition where local ownership drives delivery, governance provides strategic oversight, and a central secretariat enables concerted action. Our operating model ensures shared ownership, accountability and collective decision-making across all aspects of the coalition’s work.
Our Team
