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About the Client

Shifo Foundation is a Sweden-based non-profit organization dedicated to preventing child mortality from preventable diseases. It leverages data and technology to strengthen healthcare systems, ensuring effective child registration, empowering parents, and optimizing health worker operations. Shifo collaborates with governments, NGOs, and private sector partners to bridge gaps in healthcare service delivery.

Business Situation

Outdated Technology: The existing Python-based web application was built on an obsolete version, impacting performance and usability.
Scalability Issues: Managing large-scale data was inefficient, leading to processing delays and errors.
Data Loading Bottlenecks: The manual process of transferring and verifying health records slowed down operations.
Security Vulnerabilities: The system lacked modern security measures to protect sensitive healthcare data.
Inefficient Reporting: Generating reports and sharing key health statistics was cumbersome and prone to inaccuracies.
Lack of Skilled Resources: Shifo needed experienced Python developers for continuous support and system improvements.

The Solution

Unthinkable collaborated with Shifo Foundation to revamp their digital infrastructure, ensuring better performance, security, and efficiency. Our expert Python developers assessed the existing codebase, eliminating inefficiencies and introducing advanced data management solutions.

Code Optimization: Reduced memory usage by restructuring Python collections for better scalability.
Enhanced Data Processing: Leveraged Pandas and NumPy to improve data structuring and analytics.
Automated Report Generation: Shifted reports from PDF to Excel for better readability and automated distribution.
Security Reinforcement: Integrated advanced security protocols to safeguard sensitive health records.
In-memory Database Implementation: Used Redis for faster data access and processing.
Dedicated Development Support: Provided skilled Python developers for continuous enhancements and maintenance.

The Impact

Unthinkable’s intervention resulted in a significant transformation of Shifo’s healthcare data management system. The upgraded platform delivered 99% data accuracy as per WHO’s data quality review toolkit, reducing manual data entry and administration by 60%. With automated data loading and reporting, healthcare providers now access real-time insights, improving decision-making. The revamped system has enhanced child health service delivery across Shifo’s operational countries. Additionally, Shifo is leveraging this upgraded platform to expand its impact in Haiti, ensuring comprehensive healthcare record management for children in need.

Conclusion

By modernizing Shifo’s data management platform, Unthinkable empowered the foundation with a scalable, secure, and high-performing system. The collaboration has not only optimized healthcare operations but has also driven substantial improvements in child healthcare services, reinforcing Shifo’s mission of eliminating preventable diseases globally.