Medtronic LABS
Medtronic LABS operates in multiple countries, developing community-based, tech-enabled health solutions for underserved populations using their open-source SPICE platform. They focus on long-term mentorship, health system strengthening, and partnerships to address global health challenges.
Company History of Medtronic LABS
Medtronic LABS operates in multiple countries including Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Rwanda, Bangladesh, and the United States. In 2022, Medtronic LABS launched new programs in Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Rwanda, and Bhutan and expanded their reach in Kenya, Ghana, and India. Key locations include Nairobi, Kenya; Accra, Ghana; and Chennai, India.
Medtronic LABS Services
Medtronic LABS develops community-based, tech-enabled solutions for underserved patients, families, and communities. Their approach integrates digital technology, health systems strengthening, and partnerships to promote human flourishing. They focus on long-term mentorship at every level of the health system to build sustained capacity and address a wide range of care, including hypertension, diabetes, mental health, malaria, TB, HIV, maternal health, and disabilities.
SPICE Technology Platform
Medtronic LABS uses an open-source technology platform called SPICE for community-based population health. SPICE is the world’s leading digital health platform for this domain and supports offline capabilities to reach remote areas. It integrates with existing digital health tools like Open MRS and supports interoperability with standards like DHIS2, FHIR, HL7, and ICD11. SPICE is certified as a digital public good, supports regional customizability, is device agnostic, collects high-quality data, and provides data insights to drive outcomes. SPICE Engage supports targeted follow-up, automated SMS, 2-way SMS, and in-app calling, while SPICE Insights offers operational and clinical KPI dashboards and user-customizable reports.
Medtronic LABS Global Health Programs
Medtronic LABS has multiple programs addressing various health needs across different regions. The Healthy Neighbor program in the United States addresses social determinants of health alongside clinical needs. The Empower Health program in Kenya is a nationally scaled initiative for data-driven community healthcare delivery. The Akoma Pa program in Ghana exemplifies health system transformation through a multi-stakeholder partnership. The Turambe program in Rwanda supports the national digital health roadmap through integration with existing digital tools. The Afya Imara program in Tanzania focuses on delivering measurable outcomes through a technology-enabled approach to community-based care. The NCD 360 program in Bangladesh is a multi-stakeholder partnership aimed at transforming community health delivery.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Medtronic LABS collaborates with local partners to address global health challenges. Their approach integrates digital technology, health systems strengthening, and partnerships to promote human flourishing, reflecting on their impact and sustainability every year.