2025

2024

Rapid establishment of public sector COVID-19 test and treatment programs across seven low- and middle-income countries: Implementation strategies and program monitoring results
Citation: Rapid establishment of public sector COVID-19 test and treatment programs across seven low- and middle-income countries: Implementation strategies and program monitoring results Caroline E. Boeke, Nervine Hamza, Chukwuemeka Agwuocha, Okechukwu Amako, Khamsay Detluexay, Michelle Gao, Bridget C. Griffith, Yamikani Gumulira, Elina Urli Hodges, Jessica Joseph, Norman Lufesi, Emily Macharia, Nyuma Mbewe, Elizabeth McCarthy, Faustina O. Mintah, Moses Mukiibi, Mwaba Mulenga, Alida Ngwije, Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Ijeoma Uzondu Okoli, Sompasong Phongphila, Christian Ramers, Sean Regan, Evarist Twinomujuni, Edson Rwagasore, Jessica Tebor, Krishna Udayakumar medRxiv 2024.11.21.24317710; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.11.21.24317710
Mixed methods implementation research of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 in low and middle-income countries: a study protocol
Citation: Mixed methods implementation research of oral antiviral treatment for COVID-19 in low and middle-income countries: a study protocol Shanti Narayanasamy, Fiona Gambanga, Caroline E. Boeke, Krishna Udayakumar, Leo Brothers, Cameron R. Wolfe, Chukwuemeka Agwuocha, Maame Nkansaa Asamoa-Amoakohene, Khamsay Dethleuxay, Bridget C. Griffith, Nervine Hamza, Jessica Joseph, Philip Kimani, Robert Kirungi, Norman Lufesi, Nyuma Mbewe, Elizabeth McCarthy, Mwaba Mulenga, Moses Mukiibi, Tamara Mwenifumbo, Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, Ijeoma Okoli, Sompasong Phongphila, Sean Regan, Edson Rwagasore, Alan Staple, Jessica Tebor, Wesley Tomno, Sabine Umuraza, Hayden B. Bosworth medRxiv 2024.10.25.24316111; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2024.10.25.24316111
Author(s): Building Trust in Health, a 2024 Annual Forum Session
Citation: The Health Trust Initiative participated in the Duke Global Health Innovation Center and Innovations in Healthcare 2024 Annual Forum session, “Building Trust in Health” in October 2024. This session addresses the public health as well as socio-political aspects of trust, focusing on forward-looking actions that we can take to build trust by focusing on empowering communities and strengthening health communications.  Watch the session recording.

2023

Lessons learned from the rapid rollout of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19 treatment in high-risk patients in Zambia
Author(s): Narayanasamy, Shanti; Mulenga, Mwaba; Haimbe, Prudence; Shakwelele, Hilda; Mulenga, Lloyd; Joseph, Jessica; and Bristol, Nellie
Citation: Narayanasamy, Shanti; Mulenga, Mwaba; Haimbe, Prudence; Shakwelele, Hilda; Mulenga, Lloyd; Joseph, Jessica; and Bristol, Nellie. "Lessons learned from the rapid rollout of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir for COVID-19 treatment in high-risk patients in Zambia ." PLOS BLOGS: Speaking of Medicine and Health. November 1, 2023. (Web article)
Comparing research and development, launch, and scale up timelines of 18 vaccines: lessons learnt from COVID-19 and implications for other infectious diseases
Author(s): Mao, Wenhui; Zimmerman, Armand; Urli Hodges, Elina; Ortiz, Ernesto; Dods, Galen; Taylor, Andrea; Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Mao, Wenhui; Zimmerman, Armand; Urli Hodges, Elina; Ortiz, Ernesto; Dods, Galen; Taylor, Andrea; Udayakumar, Krishna. Comparing research and development, launch, and scale up timelines of 18 vaccines: lessons learnt from COVID-19 and implications for other infectious diseases. BMJ Global Health July 2023. (PDF)
DOI: 10.1136/ bmjgh-2023-012855
Experiences, Enablers, and Challenges in Service Delivery and Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review
Author(s): Nabia, S.; Wonodi, C.B.; Vilajeliu, A.; Sussman, S.; Olson, K.; Cooke, R.; Udayakumar, K.; Twose, C.; Ezeanya, N.; Adefarrell, A.A.; et al
Citation: Nabia, S.; Wonodi, C.B.; Vilajeliu, A.; Sussman, S.; Olson, K.; Cooke, R.; Udayakumar, K.; Twose, C.; Ezeanya, N.; Adefarrell, A.A.; et al. "Experiences, Enablers, and Challenges in Service Delivery and Integration of COVID-19 Vaccines: A Rapid Systematic Review." Vaccines 2023, 11, 974.
DOI: 10.3390/vaccines11050974

2022

Navigating complexity to improve global access: Supporting a more efficient and effective World Health Organization Prequalification Program
Author(s): Urli Hodges, Elina; Crissman, Kate; Hsiung, Victoria; Kenol, Philip; Bay Nishi, Jamie; Silimperi, Diana; Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Urli Hodges, Elina; Crissman, Kate; Hsiung, Victoria; Kenol, Philip; Bay Nishi, Jamie; Silimperi, Diana; Udayakumar, Krishna. Navigating complexity to improve global access: Supporting a more efficient and effective World Health Organization Prequalification Program. August 2022 (PDF)
Seizing the Moment: Global Action to End the COVID-19 Crisis and Prevent the Next Pandemic
Author(s): Africa CDC, Amref Health Africa, African Population and Health Research Center, Organismo Andino de Salud, Cayetano Heredia University School of Public Health, Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives, COVID GAP, Pandemic Action Network, ONE Campaign, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, and WACI Health
Citation: Africa CDC, Amref Health Africa, African Population and Health Research Center, Organismo Andino de Salud, Cayetano Heredia University School of Public Health, Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives, COVID GAP, Pandemic Action Network, ONE Campaign, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, and WACI Health. "Seizing the Moment: Global Action to End the COVID-19 Crisis and Prevent the Next Pandemic." April 28, 2022. (Joint declaration, PDF)
Aprovechemos el Momento: Acción global para poner fin a la COVID-19 y prevenir la siguiente pandemia
Author(s): Africa CDC, Amref Health Africa, African Population and Health Research Center, Organismo Andino de Salud, Cayetano Heredia University School of Public Health, Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives, COVID GAP, Pandemic Action Network, ONE Campaign, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, and WACI Health
Citation: Africa CDC, Amref Health Africa, African Population and Health Research Center, Organismo Andino de Salud, Cayetano Heredia University School of Public Health, Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives, COVID GAP, Pandemic Action Network, ONE Campaign, University of Ibadan College of Medicine, and WACI Health. "Aprovechemos el Momento: Acción global para poner fin a la COVID-19 y prevenir la siguiente pandemia." April 28, 2022. (Joint declaration, PDF)

2021

From Airports to Arms: New Insights and Urgent Recommendations to Accelerate Global COVID-19 Vaccinations
Author(s): Boyer, Beth; Edson, Gary; Lindstrand, Ann; Machingaidze, Shingai; McClellan, Mark; Merson, Michael; Ouma, Ahmed Ogwell; Schreiber, Benjamin; Taylor, Andrea;  and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Boyer, Beth; Edson, Gary; Lindstrand, Ann; Machingaidze, Shingai; McClellan, Mark; Merson, Michael; Ouma, Ahmed Ogwell; Schreiber, Benjamin; Taylor, Andrea;  and Udayakumar, Krishna. "From Airports to Arms: New Insights and Urgent Recommendations to Accelerate Global COVID-19 Vaccinations." December 23, 2021. (White paper, PDF)
Primary Healthcare Innovations Work, But How Can They Scale? Creating an Enabling Policy and Financing Environment to Support Sustainable Scaling of Primary Healthcare Innovations in Kenya
Author(s): Odero, Patricia; Mutindi, Eunice; Hsiung, Victoria; Ngunjiri, Edith; and Salmi, Fatima Ezzahra
Citation: Odero, Patricia; Mutindi, Eunice; Hsiung, Victoria; Ngunjiri, Edith; and Salmi, Fatima Ezzahra. "Primary Healthcare Innovations Work, But How Can They Scale? Creating an Enabling Policy and Financing Environment to Support Sustainable Scaling of Primary Healthcare Innovations in Kenya." December 2021. (Policy brief, PDF)
Holding the World to Account: Urgent Actions Needed to Close Gaps in the Global COVID-19 Response
Author(s): Boyer, Beth; Taylor, Andrea; Edson, Gary; Merson, Michael; McClellan, Mark; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Boyer, Beth; Taylor, Andrea; Edson, Gary; Merson, Michael; McClellan, Mark; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Holding the World to Account: Urgent Actions Needed to Close Gaps in the Global COVID-19 Response." November 18, 2021. (White paper, PDF)
Note: a summary of this study was also issued as a November 18, 2021 press release.
Research, Evidence, and the Global Innovation Ecosystem: A Performance Evaluation of the Use and Utility of the Higher Education Solutions Network to Solve Development Challenges
Author(s): Moore, Audrey-Marie; Felix, Edith; and Alldredge, Josh Meuth
Citation: Moore, Audrey-Marie; Felix, Edith; and Alldredge, Josh Meuth. "Research, Evidence, and the Global Innovation Ecosystem: A Performance Evaluation of the Use and Utility of the Higher Education Solutions Network to Solve Development Challenges." April 2021. (Report, PDF)

2020

Costing Tool for Healthcare Innovators: An Excel-Based Tool for Capturing Historical and Scale-up Costs of an Innovation
Author(s): Dixit, Siddharth; Fernholz, Fernando; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Finnegan, Amy; Biru, Blen; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Dixit, Siddharth; Fernholz, Fernando; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Finnegan, Amy; Biru, Blen; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Costing Tool for Healthcare Innovators: An Excel-Based Tool for Capturing Historical and Scale-up Costs of an Innovation." December 2020. (White paper, Tool, PDF)
Note: for more information regarding, and to gain access to the Costing Tool, please email Jessica Harris at j.harris@duke.edu.
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): Pratt Pouch
Author(s): Dixit, Siddharth; Shahid, Minahil; Fernholz, Fernando; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Biru, Blen; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Dixit, Siddharth; Shahid, Minahil; Fernholz, Fernando; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Biru, Blen; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF): Pratt Pouch." December 2020. (White paper, PDF)
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Partners in Health: All Babies Count
Author(s): Dixit, S., Shahid, M., Fernholz, F., Ogbuoji, O., Biru, B., Udayakumar, K., & Baumgartner, J.
Citation: Dixit, S., Shahid, M., Fernholz, F., Ogbuoji, O., Biru, B., Udayakumar, K., & Baumgartner, J. (2020). "Cost-Effectiveness Analysis: Partners in Health: All Babies Count." Durham, NC: Evaluating Saving Lives at Birth (E-SL@B) Program; Duke Global Health Institute, Evidence Lab & Global Health Innovation Center at Duke University. (White paper, PDF)
Insights and Lessons Learned from the E-SL@B team on Conducting Cost Effectiveness Analyses (CEA) for Selected SL@B Grantees
Author(s): Biru, Blen; Dixit, Siddharth; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Fernholz, Fernando; Shahid, Minahil; Udayakumar, Krishna; and Baumgartner, Joy Noel
Citation: Biru, Blen; Dixit, Siddharth; Ogbuoji, Osondu; Fernholz, Fernando; Shahid, Minahil; Udayakumar, Krishna; and Baumgartner, Joy Noel. "Insights and Lessons Learned from the E-SL@B team on Conducting Cost Effectiveness Analyses (CEA) for Selected SL@B Grantees." December 2020. (White paper, PDF)
Evaluating Saving Lives at Birth : Evaluation Report : Rounds one to eight (2011-2020)
Author(s): Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Dixit, Siddharth; Doshi, Pratik; Shahid, Minahil; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Dixit, Siddharth; Doshi, Pratik; Shahid, Minahil; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Evaluating Saving Lives at Birth : Evaluation Report : Rounds one to eight (2011-2020)." August 2020. (Evaluation Report, PDF)
Partnerships for Increased Innovation Impact: The Role of the SL@B Program in Facilitating Partnerships in the Maternal and Newborn Health Ecosystem
Author(s): Rajan, Sowmya; Biru, Blen; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Doshi, Pratik; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Rajan, Sowmya; Biru, Blen; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Doshi, Pratik; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Partnerships for Increased Innovation Impact: The Role of the SL@B Program in Facilitating Partnerships in the Maternal and Newborn Health Ecosystem." July 2020. (White paper, PDF)
Acceleration to Impact: The Role of the SL@B Program in Accelerating Market Entry for Maternal and Newborn Health Innovations
Author(s): Taylor, Andrea; Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Quivera, Holly; Dixit, Siddharth; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Taylor, Andrea; Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Quivera, Holly; Dixit, Siddharth; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Acceleration to Impact: The Role of the SL@B Program in Accelerating Market Entry for Maternal and Newborn Health Innovations." June 2020. (White paper, PDF)
Evaluating Saving Lives at Birth : Evaluation Report : Executive Summary
Author(s): Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Dixit, Siddharth; Doshi, Pratik; Shahid, Minahil; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna
Citation: Biru, Blen; Rajan, Sowmya; Taylor, Andrea; Crissman, Kate; Dixit, Siddharth; Doshi, Pratik; Shahid, Minahil; Baumgartner, Joy Noel; and Udayakumar, Krishna. "Evaluating Saving Lives at Birth : Evaluation Report : Executive Summary." May 2020. (Evaluation Report, PDF)

2019

Framing Innovations for Success: A practical guide for assessing scaling needs
Author(s): Murphy, Caitlin; Phillips, Sarah Dunn; Udayakumar, Krishna; Sampath, Laura; Barnes, Cara; and Marino, Mark
Citation: Murphy, Caitlin; Phillips, Sarah Dunn; Udayakumar, Krishna; Sampath, Laura; Barnes, Cara; and Marino, Mark. "Framing Innovations for Success: A practical guide for assessing scaling needs". August 2019. (White paper, Tool, PDF)
Description: The Innovator Assessment Framework helps categorize early-stage innovations into one of three development stages based on their achievements in four key domains: market, business model, team, and innovation. The Framework maps domain-relevant challenges and milestones to each development stage and outlines activities needed to reach those key milestones.
Benefit to innovators: Innovators used this tool to assess their development stage, identify organizational gaps in each of the four domains, and establish milestones to work toward during the A-SL@B program.

2018

2017

Author(s): Amanda Sullivan, Lucy Dadge, Krishna Udayakumar, MD, MBA, Jonathan Gonzalez-Smith, MPAFF, Kushal Kadakia, Andrea Thoumi, MSc, MPP
Citation: Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Better Together (United Kingdom). November 2017. (Case Study)
Author(s): Hubertus J.M. Vrijhoef, Anna R. Huizing, Krishna Udayakumar, Jonathan Gonzalez-Smith, Kushal Kadakia, Andrea Thoumi
Citation: Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Zio Integrated Care Network (the Netherlands). November 2017. (Case Study)
Citation: Duke-Margolis Institute for Health Policy. Possible (Nepal). November 2017. (Case Study)
Case Study: Better Together (United Kingdom)
Author(s): Sullivan, Amanda; Dadge, Lucy; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea
Citation: Sullivan, Amanda; Dadge, Lucy; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea. "Case Study: Better Together (United Kingdom)." Accountable Care in Practice: Global Perspectives series. January 2017. (Case study, PDF)
Note: This case study was released January 30, 2017 at a public event, "Translating International Models of Care for High-Need, High-Cost Populations in the United States".
Case Study: Gezundes Kinzigtal (Germany)
Author(s): Pimperl, Alexander; Hildebrandt, Helmut; Groene, Oliver; Schulte, Timo; Meyer, Ingo; Wetzel, Martin; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea
Citation: Pimperl, Alexander; Hildebrandt, Helmut; Groene, Oliver; Schulte, Timo; Meyer, Ingo; Wetzel, Martin; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea. "Case Study: Gezundes Kinzigtal (Germany)." Accountable Care in Practice: Global Perspectives series. January 2017. (Case study, PDF)
Note: This case study was released January 30, 2017 at a public event, "Translating International Models of Care for High-Need, High-Cost Populations in the United States".
Case Study: Possible (Nepal)
Author(s): Maru, Duncan; Basnett, Indira; Citrin, David; Kalaunee, SP; Kothari, Dhruva; Schwarz, Ryan; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea
Citation: Maru, Duncan; Basnett, Indira; Citrin, David; Kalaunee, SP; Kothari, Dhruva; Schwarz, Ryan; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea. "Case Study: Possible (Nepal)." Accountable Care in Practice: Global Perspectives series. January 2017. (Case study, PDF)
Note: This case study was released January 30, 2017 at a public event, "Translating International Models of Care for High-Need, High-Cost Populations in the United States".
Case Study: Zio Integrated Care Network (the Netherlands)
Author(s): Vrijhoef, Hubertus J.M.; Huizing, Anna R.; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea
Citation: Vrijhoef, Hubertus J.M.; Huizing, Anna R.; Udayakumar, Krishna; Gonzalez-Smith, Jonathan; Kadakia, Kushal; and Thoumi, Andrea. "Case Study: Zio Integrated Care Network (the Netherlands)." Accountable Care in Practice: Global Perspectives series. January 2017. (Case study, PDF)
Note: This case study was released January 30, 2017 at a public event, "Translating International Models of Care for High-Need, High-Cost Populations in the United States".

2016

The Mission Model Canvas: an adapted The Business Model Canvas for mission driven organizations
Author(s): Osterwalder, Alex
Citation: Osterwalder, Alex. "The Mission Model Canvas: an adapted The Business Model Canvas for mission driven organizations." February 25, 2016. (Strategyzer website article)
Description: This is a one-page template highlighting high-level strategies to launch a product or service into the market successfully.
Benefit to innovators: Innovators used this template to visualize, describe, and assess their business models.
Financial projections (Developed by A-SL@B program)
Citation: "Financial projections (Developed by A-SL@B program)". (Excel workbook, available on request)
Description: This Microsoft Excel Workbook is designed to provide those starting or already running a business with information that will allow them to make a "go /no-go" decision. It will help a potential entrepreneur project operating profit, develop a projected income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecast.
Benefit to innovators: This tool provided a basis for innovators to develop costing tools for their organizations.
Please email Jessica Harris (j.harris@duke.edu) for more information about this financial tool.
The DNA of the Team: Team strengths grid
Citation: Gallup. "The DNA of the Team: Team strengths grid." (CliftonStrengths website)
Description: The Clifton Strengths Assessment enables leaders and their teams to discover, develop, and deploy their greatest talents.
Benefit to innovators: This tool helped innovators determine how to leverage their own and their team members’ strengths within their organizations.

2015

Spain: Reinventing Chronic Care Management for the Elderly (Ribera Salud Hospital System)
Author(s): Thoumi, Andrea; Drobnick, Elizabeth; Maday, Monica; García, Pilar Alfonso; Catalan, Carlos; Zafrilla, José David; and Izquierdo, Santiago Delgado
Citation: Thoumi, Andrea; Drobnick, Elizabeth; Maday, Monica; García, Pilar Alfonso; Catalan, Carlos; Zafrilla, José David; and Izquierdo, Santiago Delgado. "Spain: Reinventing Chronic Care Management for the Elderly (Ribera Salud Hospital System)." April 2015. (Case study, PDF)
Mexico: Preventing Chronic Disease Through Innovative Primary Care Models (Casalud)
Author(s): Thoumi, Andrea; Drobnick, Elizabeth; Maday, Monica; Morales, Pablo Kuri; Rosales, Ricardo Mújica; Martínez, Rodrigo Saucedo; and Rincón, Héctor Gallardo
Citation: Thoumi, Andrea; Drobnick, Elizabeth; Maday, Monica; Morales, Pablo Kuri; Rosales, Ricardo Mújica; Martínez, Rodrigo Saucedo; and Rincón, Héctor Gallardo. "Mexico: Preventing Chronic Disease Through Innovative Primary Care Models (Casalud)." April 2015. (Case study, PDF)
Strengthening Health Systems in Developing Countries Through Private Investment: Lessons from the Global Health Investment Landscaping Project (GHILP)
Author(s): Bafford, Beth; Gelfand, Sarah; Clark, Cathy; Moellenbrock, Bonny; and Haber-Thomson, Rachele
Citation: Bafford, Beth; Gelfand, Sarah; Clark, Cathy; Moellenbrock, Bonny; and Haber-Thomson, Rachele. "Strengthening Health Systems in Developing Countries Through Private Investment: Lessons from the Global Health Investment Landscaping Project (GHILP)." January 2015. (Report, PDF)

2014

2013

Non-Profit Model canvas (Non-profit)
Author(s): Alexandros, Bryann et al
Citation: Alexandros, Bryann, et al. "Non-Profit Model canvas (Non-profit)". 2013. (Tool, PDF)
Description: Based on the business model canvas, this is a one-page business plan template for nonprofits, charities, and NGOs.
Benefit to innovators: Nonprofit innovators used this template to test their assumptions.