Innovation and evidence-based solutions are key to addressing complex health and social challenges. In alignment with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9 – Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, Dopasi Foundation is at the forefront of research and innovation, driving data-driven solutions that inform policy, improve healthcare, and tackle development challenges.

Pakistan faces gaps in research, digital innovations, and evidence-based decision-making, which limit the effectiveness of public health and social interventions. Inadequate disease surveillance, limited data accessibility, and underutilized community-led research hinder effective policy development. Strengthening research-driven strategies and digital solutions is essential to improving healthcare systems, optimizing resources, and addressing emerging dis-information challenges.

Dopasi Foundation is bridging these critical gaps by driving high-impact research, digital innovation, and policy-oriented solutions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and sustainable development. Our focus areas include:

• Conducting genomic studies on COVID-19 variants in TB and HIV patients (END-VOC Pakistan) to strengthen public health preparedness.

• Introducing ultra-portable, AI-powered X-ray technology for early TB detection, improving diagnostics in hard-to-reach areas and developing AI-driven geoportals and digital health applications to revolutionize disease surveillance and intervention strategies.

• Implementing community-led monitoring frameworks that empower local populations to participate in research, service delivery, and policy development.

• Strengthening TB case detection through pharmacy engagement models, reducing underreporting and improving health system integration.

• Conducting independent assessments of social health protection programs, guiding policy reforms to enhance healthcare accessibility.

• Leading impact assessments of maternal, neonatal, and adolescent health services, ensuring improved care and health outcomes.

• Partnering with global research institutions, government bodies, and development agencies to scale research-driven solutions for health, climate adaptation, education, and livelihoods.

Through strategic collaborations, cutting-edge research, and technological advancements, Dopasi Foundation continues to reshape the research and development landscape, ensuring that evidence-based innovations translate into real-world solutions for underserved communities.