Population Explorer and Akros: Partnering for Smarter, Data-Driven Health Systems

Two organizations at the intersection of data and development are aligning their strengths to improve how resources reach the people who need them most. Population Explorer, a platform delivering high-resolution demographic insights, and Akros, a leader in digital health systems and surveillance, are natural complements in building data-driven solutions for global health and development.

Population Explorer provides detailed population mapping and analytics to support planning, logistics, and resource allocation. Akros designs and implements health information systems and surveillance tools across Africa and beyond, emphasizing sustainability and local ownership. Together, they bridge the gap between population-level insight and on-the-ground action.

By integrating Population Explorer’s demographic models with Akros’s health and surveillance data, the partnership enhances precision in disease monitoring, vaccination microplanning, and service delivery. Population Explorer offers the “who” and “where,” while Akros delivers the “how” — turning data into actionable programs that improve access and outcomes.

The collaboration also creates opportunities in predictive risk mapping, infrastructure planning, and emergency response, ensuring decisions are informed by both robust modeling and real-world feedback loops.

Ultimately, the synergy between Population Explorer’s analytics and Akros’s implementation capacity strengthens data ecosystems in low- and middle-income countries — enabling governments and partners to plan smarter, act faster, and drive sustainable impact.