Innovation und Forschung
SolidarMed continually analyses its programmes and works with Swiss and international universities on various studies. The insights allow projects to be continually refined and are disseminated at scientific conferences and in specialist publications.
Evidence, research and dialogue with experts
SolidarMed is a learning organisation that documents and reviews the impact of its projects on an ongoing basis. Scientific studies, implementation research and academic partnerships play a key part in this learning process. The aim is to gain insights into how the available funds can be used most efficiently and effectively. SolidarMed always discusses its research findings with local authorities, health institutions and international experts. It therefore influences Swiss and international standards and contributes to better healthcare well beyond the project regions.
With the ComBaCaL research project, SolidarMed shows how prevalent diabetes and high blood pressure are in the population of Lesotho.
SolidarMed piloted the “kangaroo method” at Lugala Hospital from 2018 to 2021 and was able to show its effectiveness.
New approaches such as the friendship bank to strengthen mental health in Zimbabwe are being tested and evaluated.
Poor eyesight can be a sign of diabetes. A villager receives an eye examination with the help of an iExaminer.
Implementation research is key to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals.
Jochen Ehmer, Head of medicine and public health
In collaboration with universities and other research facilities, SolidarMed conducts targeted scientific studies or acts as implementation partner. The evidence gained helps health authorities and international organisations identify new solutions and develop evidence-based policies.
Research and development partnerships
SolidarMed works closely with partner organizations in Switzerland and on site in the project countries.
Projects with a focus on research
Get to know some of our projects with a focus on innovation and research.
SolidarMed’s contributions to research
SolidarMed summarises the findings of its implementation research in scientific articles and takes part in conferences and congresses to present and discuss the findings.
