12 Dec LIFENET ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH DATA ELEVATES
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Washington, DC- December 11, 2025: LifeNet International has announced a strategic partnership with Data Elevates to enhance digital health services across sub-Saharan Africa. This collaboration aims to develop LifeNet’s digital platform and establish a comprehensive digital transformation roadmap to strengthen faith-based health systems in the region.
The partnership focuses on a three-pronged digital strategy: improving internet connectivity, implementing digital training and mentorship programs and integrating Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Health Management Information Systems (HMIS). Pilot programs are currently underway in Kenya and Uganda, utilizing digital tools to expand real-time mentoring, enhance data transparency, and increase access to quality care in low-resource settings.
Data Elevates applies proven national-level digital innovation expertise, from data maturity assessments to health workforce upskilling, to help LifeNet build the next generation of scalable, digitally connected network of health facilities. “It is a privilege to partner with LifeNet International to chart a new path toward digital integration,” said Bobby Jefferson, president of Data Elevates. “This collaboration between our two organizations will help LifeNet define the systems and partnerships needed to scale a digitally connected network of health facilities and, together, save more lives.”
Reliable and affordable internet access forms the foundation of LifeNet’s digital transformation. Through Starlink installations in Kenya and other connectivity solutions, partner health facilities can now engage in real-time digital training, remote mentoring, and data sharing—activities previously limited by bandwidth constraints. These connectivity investments are also improving communication, access to resources and opportunities for collaboration across the LifeNet network in diverse country contexts.
“The partnership between Data Elevates and LifeNet is building a strong foundation for our next stage of healthcare innovation,” said Santiago Sedaca, CEO of LifeNet International. “By pairing digital tools with our proven relational model, LifeNet is creating a scalable, sustainable system that will expand access to high-quality healthcare across Africa.”
About LifeNet International
Founded in 2012, LifeNet International partners with local, faith-based health facilities across seven countries in sub-Saharan Africa to bridge the gap between existing knowledge, tools, and resources and the health workers who need them to save lives. Through its growing network of over 460 facilities, LifeNet transforms healthcare for more than 10.5 million patient visits every year and saves the lives of over 6,000 mothers and babies. Learn more at lninternational.org
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