Insights
Insights & Learning
The Umbrella Fund's Insights & Learning Hub brings together knowledge generated through our investments, partnerships, and implementation experience. It features technical articles, programme updates, field insights, and practical lessons that contribute to stronger geospatial systems and evidence-based development.
Turning Malaria Surveillance Data into Timely Decisions in Nigeria
Leading a Solution to Transform Vector-Borne Disease Surveillance in Nigeria.
Nigeria has invested in malaria surveillance systems that generate valuable information about mosquito populations, transmission patterns and insecticide resistance.
One Village, Five Lists: Bluesquare's Plan to Close the Community Health Data Gap in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Health programmes need reliable information about the communities they serve. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), however, programmes working in the same villages may
Strengthening Coordination of Digital Health Equipment in Democratic Republic of Congo
Health programmes need reliable information about the communities they serve. In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), however, programmes working in the same villages may
Building the Foundation for a National Health Geo-Registry in the DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo took a major step forward in the digital transformation of its health system in 2025.
Strengthening Geospatial and Health Data Capacity at the Subnational Level in Nigeria: Lessons from Anambra State
Geospatial data and technologies play a critical role in strengthening the last-mile delivery of health interventions.
Building Lasting Geospatial Capacity for Health Systems at National Scale
Across many low- and middle-income countries, health programs are generating more data than ever before. Yet the ability to consistently analyze, interpret, and apply this data remains uneven.
From Curriculum to Practice: How Subnational Institutions Are Turning Geospatial Training into System Capacity
Across Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), geospatial capacity has long been built through pilots—short-term trainings that end when projects close.
Meet the Umbrella Fund's First Cohort Partners: Catalyziing Change Through Institutionalized Geospatial Training Program
Today, we are introducing implementing organizations for our investment track 1, which focuses on establishing portable and replicable geospatial health data training programs
Portability and Replicability of Geospatial and Health Data Training Programs: A Coordinated Approach to Capacity Development
In low-resource settings, data-driven decision-making is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Every decision carries significant implications, especially for the most vulnerable populations.
Introducing the Umbrella Fund for Geospatial Interventions: A Locally-Led Approach to Data- Driven Health Systems
Picture a vaccination team in rural Nigeria, searching for settlements on their vaccination routes. Or health workers in DRC's Kasai province, unknowingly skipping settlements that don't appear on any map at all.
