The partners will use AI-powered DHIS2 to support the performance of healthcare operations and the health workforce to be more efficient and effective.


BroadReach Group and Washington, D.C.-based BAO Systems have forged a collaborative partnership aimed at revolutionizing the delivery of ethical healthcare artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across diverse geographical regions, thereby enhancing patient outcomes and experiences..

BroadReach and BAO are collaborating to enable DHIS2, powered by AI from Vantage Health Technologies, a subsidiary of BroadReach Group. DHIS2 is the world's leading health information management system, supporting healthcare systems in over 100 countries. BAO Systems is a US-based health IT organization with extensive expertise in implementing DHIS2 globally.

The partnership will leverage AI-powered DHIS2 to enhance healthcare operations and workforce efficiency, optimizing resource allocation. Initial focus areas encompass HIV prevention, care, and treatment, along with reproductive health.

Chris LeGrand, CEO of BroadReach Group, said: “In the evolving landscape of global health, digital innovation emerges as a beacon of hope, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in healthcare accessibility and quality. We are honored to partner with BAO Systems to drive advancement in how AI can add value to our customers and ultimately better health outcomes.”

In a collaborative effort, Vantage Health Technologies, led by its Managing Director, Paul Bhuhi, and BAO Systems, aim to harness the power of ethical AI. This partnership seeks to leverage AI-driven insights to enhance health systems performance and improve health outcomes. BroadReach Group's AI-driven platform, Vantage, will serve as the foundation for this endeavor, complemented by BAO Systems' expertise in DHIS2 and other health data sources. By unlocking the potential within existing ICT platforms and data streams, such as DHIS2, BroadReach Group and BAO Systems aspire to deliver next-generation value to their customers and users.

Steffen Tengesdal, CEO of BAO Systems, added: “Our collaboration with BroadReach Group marks a significant step forward in leveraging data and AI to enhance health system performance. By combining our expertise in DHIS2 with BroadReach’s AI-driven platform, Vantage, we aim to unlock the value of existing ICT platforms and data streams, providing next-generation insights and improving health outcomes globally.”