Data Insights

Driving Evidence into Action

Impact Dashboards

Measuring what matters
Making impact visible

In global health, the programs that endure, and the providers that are trusted with greater responsibility, are those that can demonstrate their impact clearly, consistently, and honestly.

PharmaLink’s Data Insights dashboards were built on that conviction.

What we measure and why it matters

Every interaction on the PharmaLink platform generates evidence. Evidence that a pharmacist completed a course and earned a credential. Evidence that a vaccine was delivered in a community that might otherwise have gone unserved. Evidence that a professional forum is alive with engagement, questions, and shared learning. Evidence that providers and patients are moving through a journey that didn’t exist before.

Our dashboards bring that evidence together across five dimensions – eLearning Outcomes, Learner Experience, Service Delivery Impact, Consumer Journey, and Community Engagement – giving program leadership, partners, and funders a real-time, aggregated view of what is working, and where the greatest opportunities lie.

Build for trust,
not just reporting

Data is only as valuable as the confidnece people have in it. That is why PharmaLink’s data architecture was designed with rigor and transparency at its core.

All data displayed in the dashboard is aggregated at program level. There is no patient-level data, no country-level data, no facility-level data, and no individual provider records accessible through the platform. This is not a limitation – it is a deliberate design choice that protects the privacy of providers and communities while ensuring the program-level picture remains clear, comparable, and credible.

The result is a dashboard that funders can cite in reports, program teams can act on in real time, and pharmacists can point to with pride – knowing that the numbers behind their profession’s growing impact are being captured and counted.

From data
to decision

The purpose of measurement is not measurement itself. It is the decision it enables – the course content that gets refined, the community that gets additional support, the policy argument that gets made with confidence, the funder that renews their investment because the evidence is undeniable.

PharmaLink’s Data Insights dashboard is not a reporting tool. It is a strategic asset, one that grows more powerful with every pharmacist trained, ever vaccine delivered, and every community reached.

Because when the frontline is equipped and connected, and its impact is measurable, the case for investing in pharmacy-led primary healthcare stops being an argument. It becomes a fact.

Meet Our Research, Monitoring, and Digital Health Teams

Leadership in Global Health Research and Innovation

The PharmaLink Research Team brings together seasoned global health researchers and advisors with expertise in epidemiology, implementation science, biostatistics, and market access research. Collectively, they have led innovative studies across dozens of countries, advancing evidence-based practices in self-care, immunization, sexual and reproductive health, and health systems strengthening.

Kristen Little, PhD
Senior Research Advisor,
Global 🌍

Kristen is a PhD-trained epidemiologist with 15+ years’ experience leading global health research and implementation science in 40+ countries.

Eden Demise, MSc
Research Advisor,
Global 🌍

Eden is a global health researcher, an expert in implementation science across Africa & South Asia in immunization, self-care & SRH.

Bekele Belayihun, PhD
Evidence & Learning Director,
Ethiopia 🇪🇹

Bekele is a public health researcher & data scientist with 16+ years’ in epidemiology and data modeling.

Grace Ayo-Jatto, MPH
Monitoring & Evaluation Manager,
Nigeria 🇳🇬

Public Health and M&E Specialist skilled in data analytics and visualization for evidence‑based health program improvement.

Julius Njogu, MPH
Evidence & Learning Advisor,
Kenya 🇰🇪

Julius is a distinguished Epidemiologist (20+ Yrs) & health research veteran specializing in tropical medicine and public health.

Judy Mwangi, MSc
Senior Monitoring Advisor,
Kenya 🇰🇪

Judy Mwangi, Senior Regional M&E Advisor at PSI, 18+ yrs strengthening M&E systems & digital data use across 15+ countries.

Wycliffe Waweru, MPH
Head, Digital Health,
Kenya 🇰🇪

Digital health leader at PSI with extensive experience using technology to improve global health systems.

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Dr. Kristen Little

PhD Epidemiologist | Senior Strategic & Technical Research Advisor (PSI) | Expert in Implementation Science & Market Access Research (Contraceptives, Vaccines, Diagnostics)

Dr. Kristen Little is a veteran PhD Epidemiologist and Senior Research Advisor at Population Services International (PSI), bringing over 15 years of experience in global public health research across more than 40 countries.

For over a decade at PSI, she has specialized in leading mixed-methods research, including implementation science and market access studies (consumer preference, willingness-to-pay). Dr. Little’s influential work spans critical public health areas, from contraceptive product innovations (Nexus Platform) to emerging self-care diagnostics (HPV self-collection, malaria self-tests) and vaccine journey mapping (Immunization at Scale Project).

Passionate about embedding evidence-based learning, she maintains a strong record of research utilization with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Little holds a PhD in Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Eden Demise

Research Advisor, PSI | Global Health Implementation Science | Expert in SRH, Immunization & Research Utilization (Africa & Asia)

Eden is a Research Advisor at Population Services International (PSI), where she is a key contributor to implementation science research across a diverse portfolio of health areas.

Her work focuses on generating evidence to improve the delivery of critical public health services, including pharmacy-based immunization, cervical cancer, self-care products, and sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

With field experience spanning multiple contexts in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, Eden is proficient in the full research lifecycle. Her expertise covers research design, field implementation, rigorous data analysis, and effective stakeholder engagement, resulting in successful program learning and the production of peer-reviewed publications.

Eden holds a Master’s degree in Global Health from Georgetown University.

Dr. Bekele Belayihun

Director of Evidence & Learning (PSI) | PhD Epidemiologist & Data Scientist | Implementation Science, Cost-Effectiveness & SRH Initiatives

Dr. Bekele is a leading Public Health Researcher and Data Scientist with over 16 years of expertise in epidemiology, statistical modeling, and implementation science.

As Director of Evidence and Learning at Population Services International (PSI), he leads decision-science initiatives and drives M&E innovations across global programs.

Trained as a Biostatistician with a PhD in Health Studies, Dr. Bekele is recognized for his mastery of cost-effectiveness modeling and translating evidence into practical policy for projects including immunization, HPV, and SRH initiatives. He is a prolific author of over 70 scientific publications and a recipient of the 2022 Gold Medal for research excellence.

Grace Ayo, MPH

Monitoring & Evaluation Manager, PSI Nigeria | Public Health & Data Analytics Specialist | 7+ Yrs in Health Systems & Strategic Information Management

Grace (Oiza) Ayo‑Jatto is an accomplished Public Health Professional and Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Specialist with extensive experience in data analytics, visualization, and strategic information management within Nigeria’s health sector.

As Monitoring and Evaluation Manager at Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria, she leads efforts to strengthen data systems and enhance the use of timely, high‑quality analytics for program improvement and decision‑making. Grace also contributes to the Data.FI Project, where she applies her expertise in public health data analytics and visualization to support evidence‑based programming and system performance monitoring.

Her experience spans roles in epidemiology, research and surveys, health informatics, TPM (Third‑Party Monitoring), and program evaluation across organizations such as PHIS3, Impact Initiatives, and eHealth4everyone. A microbiologist by training, Grace holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Ahmadu Bello University and a B.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Ilorin.

Julius Njogu

Distinguished Scholar & Epidemiologist | Leading SRHR, GBV & Self-Care Research | 20+ Yrs Health Systems Strengthening in Africa

Julius Njogu is a distinguished Scholar, Epidemiologist, and health research veteran with over two decades of expertise spanning tropical medicine and public health across Kenya and the African region.

He currently leads the research and learning agenda for the Accelerate Project, which focuses on integrating Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) interventions across 13 underserved counties in Kenya. Concurrently, he is advancing evidence for pharmacy-based immunization approaches and pioneering research for self-care contraception solutions.

Through his extensive research portfolio, Mr. Njogu has contributed significantly to national and global health policy discourse. His scholarly articles focus specifically on high-impact areas such as Malaria, SRHR, and GBV. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences, a Master’s in Public Health (Epidemiology), and is currently earning a doctorate degree.

Judy Mwangi

Senior Regional Advisor (M&E), PSI | 18+ Yrs in M&E Systems Strengthening | Digital Data & Performance Monitoring Expert | DHIS2, ODK & Power BI Specialist

Judy Mwangi is a Senior Regional Advisor (M&E) at Population Services International (PSI) Nairobi, with over 18 years’ experience strengthening M&E systems across 15+ countries. She provides technical leadership in M&E planning, budgeting, data management, quality assurance, and data use for decision-making, leveraging digital tools including DHIS2, ODK, and Power BI.

Judy has been instrumental in designing digital data systems and promoting routine data review and learning with Ministries of Health, PSI country platforms, and implementing partners. Her expertise spans data quality assurance, performance monitoring, and strategic oversight, ensuring evidence-based decision-making.

Within the PBID Project, she oversees data management, data quality, and performance monitoring across Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia to enhance service quality and health outcomes. She holds an MSc in Public Health Promotion from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation Studies from Stellenbosch University.

Wycliffe Waweru

Head of Digital Health, PSI | Digital Health Leader | 20+ Yrs in Global Health & Systems Strengthening | Expert in Health Information Systems, Data Analytics & Digital Strategy

Wycliffe Waweru is a seasoned Digital Health Leader with over 20 years of experience advancing technology-driven solutions to strengthen health systems and improve outcomes across low- and middle-income countries.

As Head of Digital Health at Population Services International (PSI), he leads the integration of technology and data analytics into global health programs, driving innovation, system performance, and data-informed decision-making. Wycliffe collaborates with governments, development partners, and private-sector organizations to design and scale sustainable, interoperable digital health solutions that enhance service delivery and program impact.

His expertise spans digital health strategy, health information systems, data analytics, and technology-enabled service delivery, positioning him as a leading voice in the digital transformation of health systems. Wycliffe holds a Master of Science in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.