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Vision & Mission

Vision & Mission

Empowering laboratories worldwide with open-source technology to strengthen health systems and improve patient outcomes

Our Purpose




Our Vision

A world where every laboratory—from remote clinics to national reference centers—has access to powerful, standards-based information systems that enable quality diagnostics, support public health surveillance, and contribute to better health outcomes for all.


Universal access to lab excellence




Our Mission

To develop, implement, and sustain an open-source laboratory information system that strengthens laboratory capacity in low- and middle-income countries through collaborative development, country ownership, and adherence to international standards.


Sustainable laboratory excellence

550+
Laboratories Worldwide
14+
Countries Implemented
13+
Years in Côte d’Ivoire
100%
Open Source

Transforming laboratory operations across four continents



Endorsed Framework

Principles for Digital Development
OpenELIS Global is built in alignment with the Principles for Digital Development—nine living guidelines endorsed by 300+ organizations including USAID, UNICEF, and the UN Foundation.

1

Understand the Existing Ecosystem
We work with countries to understand their laboratory networks, existing systems, and regulatory frameworks before implementation—ensuring OpenELIS fits within established health architectures.

2

Share, Reuse, and Improve
As open-source software, OpenELIS Global is freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and improve. Enhancements developed for one country benefit the entire global community.

3

Design With People
Laboratory technicians, quality managers, and public health officials actively shape OpenELIS features. User feedback directly informs our development roadmap and interface design.

4

Design for Inclusion
OpenELIS supports multiple languages, works in low-bandwidth environments, and is designed for diverse skill levels. Labs in resource-limited settings aren’t left behind.

5

Build for Sustainability
We prioritize country ownership—building local capacity and ensuring implementations can be maintained long after initial funding ends. Côte d’Ivoire’s 13+ year deployment proves this works.

6

Establish People-First Data Practices
Patient data is handled with utmost care through data minimization, complete audit trails, and encryption—ensuring data serves patients while protecting their privacy.

7

Create Open and Transparent Practices
Our code is public on GitHub. Our roadmap is shared. We embrace HL7 FHIR and open standards to ensure interoperability with EMRs and national health exchanges.

8

Anticipate and Mitigate Harms
We proactively address risks through security vulnerability disclosure, defense-in-depth, offline capability, and backup procedures. Patient safety drives every design decision.

9

Use Evidence to Improve Outcomes
Peer-reviewed research documents our impact. We measure turnaround times, data completeness, and quality indicators—using evidence to continuously improve.




Core Values
The foundational principles that guide every aspect of OpenELIS Global development and implementation




Open Source
Our code is publicly available under the Mozilla license, enabling transparency, community contribution, and freedom from vendor lock-in.




Country Ownership
We build local capacity and ensure ministries of health have complete control over their laboratory information systems and data.




Quality First
Full compliance with ISO 15189, SLIPTA, and WHO standards. Quality assurance is embedded in every workflow and feature.




Interoperability
Native HL7 FHIR R4 support, ASTM analyzer integration, and OpenHIE compliance ensure seamless data exchange with any health system.




Resilience
Offline-first architecture, automatic synchronization, and robust backup systems ensure operations continue regardless of connectivity.




Security & Privacy
AES-256 encryption, complete audit trails, role-based access control, and HIPAA/GDPR compliance protect sensitive patient data.

Healthcare workers

Building Capacity Together
Partnering with healthcare professionals across the globe

Strategic Goals
2024–2027 Roadmap

1

Expand Global Footprint
Support new implementations in East Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean with localized configurations and training materials.

2

Advance Interoperability
Achieve IHE compliance, expand FHIR resource support, and integrate with major EMR platforms and national health exchanges.

3

Strengthen Quality Systems
Implement advanced QC with Westgard rules, external quality assurance workflows, and accreditation documentation support.

4

Build Sustainable Community
Grow the developer community, establish regional centers of excellence, and ensure long-term project sustainability.


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