By enabling systems to communicate and share data effectively, SIL reduces fragmentation in health services, ensuring individuals receive the right care at the right time, regardless of location. The lab also provides a platform for standardisation and certification, which enhances confidence in digital health solutions, encourages the scaling up of standards-compliant initiatives, and creates a level playing field for local innovators to enter and compete in the market. This builds trust among users, implementers, and governments, driving the adoption of robust digital health solutions that serve as key enablers of UHC. By creating a shared framework, SIL supports the development of scalable, interoperable health systems that improve service delivery, resource allocation, and accountability—critical components in achieving equitable and accessible healthcare for all.