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Connecting the world for better health

Mobile technology is transforming healthcare access, delivery, and outcomes worldwide – we, together with our donors and members, are helping to drive this growth.

GSMA Digital Health Report 2026 – Coming soon!

Our work on digital health using mobile technology, is designed to inform, connect and inspire innovative solutions across multiple industries

At GSMA Mobile for Development, we aim to place mobile at the heart of the healthcare ecosystem. Our ongoing research examines how the mobile industry is already making a difference and how it can go further. Mobile can increase the quality, reduce costs and extend the reach of healthcare to benefit millions, especially for women, children and those who lack access to essential healthcare and nutritional information.

We are committed to building strong partnerships between the mobile and healthcare industries, to support sustainable health services and transform the lives and wellbeing of communities in low-and middle-income countries.

Global digital health market value in 2026 is

490+ Billion

By 2034, it is projected to exceed

$ 2.3 Trillion

(Source: Fortune Business Insights)

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Innovation funding for stronger health impacts

Our donor funded projects are focused on driving innovation for mobile-led

health solutions and supports startups and health ecosystem organisations to deliver innovative,

sustainable and scalable solutions. See some of our grantee stories below:

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DROP ACCESS
[Kenya]
— Last-mile medicine delivery in Kenya

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DEEPECHO
[Kenya]
— AI-powered ultrasound diagnostics for underserved communities

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GIFTED MOM
[Cameroon]
— Maternal and child health platform

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HELIUM HEALTH
[Nigeria]
— Electronic health records for Africa’s hospitals

A person holds a smartphone in their left hand, reading a message in Tamil on the screen—showcasing how digital humanitarian assistance empowers communities. The background features a glass building and paved walkway.

JAMII
[Tanzania]
— Community health insurance via mobile

KEA MEDICALS
[Benin]
— AI diagnostics for rural health centres

Thick, dark smoke billows from a wildfire near homes surrounded by trees and hills. As flames threaten residences, digital humanitarian assistance plays a crucial role in coordinating relief efforts amid the hazy sky and faint mountains.

oDOC
[Sri Lanka]
— Telemedicine platform serving Sri Lanka

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SEHAT KAHANI
[Pakistan]
— Digital health platform for women in Pakistan

GSMA research and reports

Our research on digital health focuses on three core questions, such as what mobile-led digital health innovations are working, and what lessons can the wider-industry learn from them? What are the barriers preventing mobile operators from entering or expanding in the digital health space? What drives the development of solutions that are not just effective, but sustainable and scalable? Below are some of our latest reports and resources on topics related to digital health, emergencies and paramedics and maternal, new born and child health:

Digital health:

GSMA digital health report 2026

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Digital health

A health system strengthening tool for developing countries

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Harnessing technology and data for urban healthcare: Malaysia

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Health in emergencies and pandemics:

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Health systems, digital health and COVID-19

Insights from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Benin, Nigeria and Rwanda

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AI for Impact: Mobile big data analytics to combat challenges

Including Covid-19s

Read the report

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Disease surveillance & monitoring: Philippines

Building resilience through mobile and digital technologies

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The role of AI for Impact in the fight against COVID-19

Mobile Big Data Solutions to support decision makers

Maternal, newborn and child health:

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Creating mobile health solutions for behaviour change

mNutrition Initiative Portfolio

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Healthy pregnancy, healthy baby

A mobile health service offered in partnership with Tanzania’s MNOs

Mobile operators and health tech

Following the release of our 2026 upcoming research report, mobile operators with an active interest in digital health will receive exclusive insights to support their own programme development. The report findings will be published soon alongside a series of workshops and practitioner discussions.

Thai mobile operator True and Huawei have deployed a standalone 5G network and mobile edge computing (MEC) to enable Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok to dramatically improve the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare.

See how 5G is transforming healthcare

Member resources from GSMA Intelligence

The opportunity for operators in B2B technology services

Access report here

IoT market forecast to 2030: connections by region and vertical

Access report here

2026, February | GSMA Foundry and NUHS Singapore to drive 5G and AI innovations in healthcare.

2025, July | Africa’s lawmakers commit to strengthening ai, digital health and smart manufacturing frameworks.

2025, July | GSMA signs agreement with Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, to harness the power of mobile, to combat disease in Africa.

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This initiative is funded by UK International Development from the UK government and is supported by the GSMA and its members. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK governments’ official policies.