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Explore LMICs
Transforming Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
The LMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries) are nations where per capita incomes are lower compared to high-income countries. These countries account for about 85% of the world's population and face unique health challenges, including a rapid rise in chronic diseases.
- 80% of global deaths due to chronic diseases occur in LMICs (WHO, 2022).
- 1 in 9 adults in Africa suffers from diabetes, a rapidly growing prevalence.
- 80% of hypertensive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa are undiagnosed and untreated.
- In 2020, about 1.1 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in Africa.
- Less than 10% of patients with mental disorders in Africa receive appropriate treatment.
- Urgent Needs: Lack of access to basic healthcare and a growing burden of chronic diseases.
- Innovation Potential: Rapid adoption of digital solutions such as telemedicine and connected devices.
- Global Impact: Improving the health of billions and reducing healthcare inequalities.
Africa: Burundi, Mali, Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan (Low income).
Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Zimbabwe (Lower middle income).
South Africa, Botswana, Morocco, Namibia, Tunisia (Upper middle income).
Asia: Afghanistan, Nepal, Yemen (Low income).
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Vietnam (Lower middle income).
India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand (Upper middle income).
Latin America and the Caribbean: Haiti (often low income).
Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, El Salvador (Lower middle income).
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Dominican Republic (Upper middle income).
Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Zimbabwe (Lower middle income).
South Africa, Botswana, Morocco, Namibia, Tunisia (Upper middle income).
Asia: Afghanistan, Nepal, Yemen (Low income).
Bangladesh, Cambodia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Vietnam (Lower middle income).
India, Indonesia, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand (Upper middle income).
Latin America and the Caribbean: Haiti (often low income).
Honduras, Nicaragua, Paraguay, El Salvador (Lower middle income).
Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Dominican Republic (Upper middle income).
Our Actions in LMICs
- 1. Incubating local startups: Supporting innovators to develop solutions tailored to local needs.
- 2. Piloting projects: Testing and deploying technologies in hospitals and community clinics.
- 3. Building capacity: Providing training on technologies such as artificial intelligence and telemedicine.
Do you want to be part of the change? Join us to transform healthcare in LMICs.
