Wilfred Griekspoor

IDI is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. Established within Makerere University, the Institute began life in 2002 and currently provides care and treatment services to over 300,000 people living with HIV in urban and rural settings in Uganda (directly through our large clinic, and in partnership with government and non-government health facilities) which amounts to about 30% of the national effort. IDI is also a national referral centre for complicated cases of HIV. The institute is leveraging this expertise to address and innovate around mitigating the impact of neglected tropical diseases, non-communicable and emerging infectious diseases on the populace. This has been consolidated through the establishment of the Global Health Security Project, the African Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Big Data as well as the Academy for Health Innovation, Uganda. IDI has trained over 60,000 health workers from Uganda and 27 other African countries. Training covers: HIV/AIDS and TB co-infection, malaria, lab services, pharmacy, systems strengthening (data management, monitoring and evaluation, grants management), and research capacity building. IDI has a research programme comprising over 40 projects (with over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals to date), and is also committed to major long-term outreach programmes to build capacity across Uganda. IDI strives for uncompromising adherence to high quality across all activities, and has well developed and reliable financial, HR, grants management and IT systems (including a comprehensive clinic data system). The Institute has innovative governance, with its own Board, and operates as an autonomous entity within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University. IDI is subject to rigorous internal and external audit by firms of international repute.

Millions of people in Africa struggle to access quality healthcare because of poor healthcare systems. PharmAccess is transforming this reality by making healthcare accessible, affordable, and trustworthy across Sub-Saharan Africa. How do we do this? • Innovate care delivery with digital and mobile solutions that enable safe data exchange between patients and providers, creating more efficient and effective care pathways. • Elevate quality standards through SafeCare, our stepwise certification approach that brings transparency and measurable improvement to public and private healthcare facilities. • Enable affordable access by supporting social and private health insurers to offer digitally enabled financing products that help people pay for the care they need. • Mobilize strategic investment with mobile finance solutions that give healthcare facilities the capital to upgrade infrastructure and expand quality services. • Strengthen health systems by providing governments and institutions with technical assistance, research, and advocacy that builds resilient healthcare infrastructure. Working with partners firmly rooted on the African continent, we spark lasting change—from supporting mothers through MomCare to our health data cooperatives, addressing non-communicable diseases, and strengthening epidemic preparedness—by combining financial innovation, quality standards, digital tools, and advocacy. The result? Universal health coverage is no longer a distant dream—its within reach for millions across Africa.

IDI is a Ugandan not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to strengthen health systems in Africa, with a strong emphasis on infectious diseases, through research and capacity development. Established within Makerere University, the Institute began life in 2002 and currently provides care and treatment services to over 300,000 people living with HIV in urban and rural settings in Uganda (directly through our large clinic, and in partnership with government and non-government health facilities) which amounts to about 30% of the national effort. IDI is also a national referral centre for complicated cases of HIV. The institute is leveraging this expertise to address and innovate around mitigating the impact of neglected tropical diseases, non-communicable and emerging infectious diseases on the populace. This has been consolidated through the establishment of the Global Health Security Project, the African Centre of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Big Data as well as the Academy for Health Innovation, Uganda. IDI has trained over 60,000 health workers from Uganda and 27 other African countries. Training covers: HIV/AIDS and TB co-infection, malaria, lab services, pharmacy, systems strengthening (data management, monitoring and evaluation, grants management), and research capacity building. IDI has a research programme comprising over 40 projects (with over 300 articles in peer-reviewed journals to date), and is also committed to major long-term outreach programmes to build capacity across Uganda. IDI strives for uncompromising adherence to high quality across all activities, and has well developed and reliable financial, HR, grants management and IT systems (including a comprehensive clinic data system). The Institute has innovative governance, with its own Board, and operates as an autonomous entity within the College of Health Sciences at Makerere University. IDI is subject to rigorous internal and external audit by firms of international repute.

Millions of people in Africa struggle to access quality healthcare because of poor healthcare systems. PharmAccess is transforming this reality by making healthcare accessible, affordable, and trustworthy across Sub-Saharan Africa. How do we do this? • Innovate care delivery with digital and mobile solutions that enable safe data exchange between patients and providers, creating more efficient and effective care pathways. • Elevate quality standards through SafeCare, our stepwise certification approach that brings transparency and measurable improvement to public and private healthcare facilities. • Enable affordable access by supporting social and private health insurers to offer digitally enabled financing products that help people pay for the care they need. • Mobilize strategic investment with mobile finance solutions that give healthcare facilities the capital to upgrade infrastructure and expand quality services. • Strengthen health systems by providing governments and institutions with technical assistance, research, and advocacy that builds resilient healthcare infrastructure. Working with partners firmly rooted on the African continent, we spark lasting change—from supporting mothers through MomCare to our health data cooperatives, addressing non-communicable diseases, and strengthening epidemic preparedness—by combining financial innovation, quality standards, digital tools, and advocacy. The result? Universal health coverage is no longer a distant dream—its within reach for millions across Africa.

The Global Fund is a worldwide movement to defeat HIV, TB and malaria and ensure a healthier, safer, more equitable future for all. The Global Fund raises and invests US$5 billion a year to fight the deadliest infectious diseases, challenge the injustice which fuels them and strengthen health systems in more than 100 of the hardest hit countries.