Our primary focus is in the support of low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We work to offer tools and solutions that are of a high quality and are fully supported while being delivered at a low cost with maximum sustainability.
We strongly believe in the open-source software model, it helps to put empowerment and sustainability at the heart of the software solutions we advocate and design. By helping to nurture and build talent, the Foundation is focused on self-sufficiency through the development of in-country capability.
The Software for Health Foundation has been established to:
Establish and maintain ‘global goods’ in digital health software
Offer software on an ‘open source’ or ‘free to use’ basis
Offer training and support to promote ‘in-country’ capability
Drive and support innovations in digital healthcare
Build solutions that can be operated without dependence on external third-parties
Provide unity and cohesion to disparate software systems and platforms
Empower and uphold the rights of the individual through management and control of medical data
Promote effective dialogue and collaboration between for-profit and not-for-profit operators
Meet the key members of the organisation
James Fry - CEO
As the Managing Director of Blue Frontier, James has overseen the development of a number of global health projects, designed around medical device connectivity.
Since 2005 he has balanced commercial development work, both within and outside of the medical world, with donor funded healthcare projects in LMICs, and has guided the company toward becoming a global leader in device connectivity. In establishing the Software for Health Foundation, James is leveraging this wealth of knowledge and experience to provide a platform to promote and support sustainable free technology for health.
Jack Regnart - CTO
For over 10 years Jack has worked on and managed the development of numerous connected systems including 'software as a service' (SaaS) offerings, security tracking, genetic research and health information systems.
During his time with the Software for Health Foundation, Jack has focused primarily on the global connected & digital health space. Jack brings knowledge of health care and how technological advancements can improve the management of health systems. Jack is the project lead and architect of the Open Interop platform helping to innovate the transmission and translation of health data.
Mauro Tobin - COO
Mauro is a digital health consultant specialising in strategy, service/solution design, implementation, and sustainability of digital tools and connected diagnostics. Mauro has worked in both the private sector and donor funded public health, working for NGOs alongside health care providers in LMICs, as well as for commercial diagnostic companies.
The experience of implementing digital platforms and tools in a number of African countries led Mauro to spearhead the creation of the AoS Health Initiative, and to focus particularly on addressing issues relating to the growing threat from antimicrobial resistance.
