STRATEGIC AREAS

Tuberculosis (TB) and Drug-Resistant TB (DR-TB)

    • Active case finding and innovative TB diagnostics.
    • Management and treatment of TB and DR-TB, including novel all-oral short-term regimens (e.g., BPaL/M).
    • TB preventive treatment (TPT) for high-risk populations, including oncology and transplant patients.
    • Advocacy for improved TB care and policy reforms.
    • Survivor engagement to empower individuals affected by TB.
    • Operational research to improve patient outcomes and inform policymaking.

Family Planning and Reproductive Health

    • Scaling up Family Planning (FP) high-impact practices.
    • Training of healthcare providers in Postpartum Family Planning (PPFP) and Post-Abortion Contraceptive Family Planning (PACFP).
    • Integration of FP services with TB and HIV care.
    • Community engagement to address unmet FP needs, particularly in urban and underserved areas.

HIV/AIDS and Harm Reduction

    • Evaluating and improving harm reduction models for people who inject drugs (PWIDs).
    • Strengthening HIV service delivery for vulnerable populations.
    • Capacity building and behavior modification counseling for high-risk groups.

Primary Healthcare Strengthening

    • Enhancing service delivery at Basic Health Units (BHUs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs).
    • Capacity building for healthcare staff and community volunteers.
    • Promoting integration of primary healthcare services with TB, FP, and HIV care.

Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MNCH)

    • Providing screening and basic services for maternal and child health in Mobile Health Units (MHUs).
    • Advocacy and training to improve MNCH outcomes in underserved populations.

Infectious Diseases and Co-Morbidities

    • Addressing co-morbidities associated with infectious diseases, including malnutrition, smoking, and diabetes.
    • Capacity building for healthcare providers to manage complex cases involving co-morbid conditions.

Innovative Diagnostics and Operational Research

    • Piloting and scaling up new diagnostic tools and technologies for TB and other infectious diseases.
    • Conducting implementation research to inform public health strategies.
    • Collaborating with national and international organizations for evidence-based decision-making.

Health Systems Strengthening and Advocacy

    • Collaborating with policymakers to develop and implement national guidelines and strategic plans.
    • Strengthening public-private partnerships to enhance service delivery.
    • Advocacy for integrating climate change considerations into public health planning.

Research Capacity Building and Data-Driven Innovations

  • Empowering healthcare workers and researchers with training in research methodologies and data analytics.
  • Promoting the use of data for program design, monitoring, and evaluation.
  • Building collaborations with academic institutions and research organizations for multi-disciplinary studies.
  • Harnessing digital health technologies for real-time data collection and disease surveillance.
  • Developing predictive models to identify healthcare trends and improve decision-making processes.
  • Fostering innovations that bridge research findings with practical applications in healthcare delivery.

Climate Change and Public Health

    • Exploring the impact of climate change on infectious diseases and health outcomes.
    • Integrating climate resilience into healthcare programs and strategies.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being
      • Strengthening efforts to combat infectious diseases such as TB and HIV/AIDS.
      • Enhancing maternal and child health services and addressing non-communicable diseases.
    • SDG 5: Gender Equality
      • Promoting equitable access to family planning and reproductive health services.
      • Empowering women through health education and engagement in decision-making.
    • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
      • Bridging healthcare gaps for marginalized and high-risk populations.
      • Ensuring equitable access to diagnostics, treatment, and preventive healthcare services.
    • SDG 13: Climate Action
      • Addressing the intersection of climate change and public health challenges.
      • Developing sustainable healthcare models to reduce the health impacts of climate change.

Capacity Building and Training

    • Conducting training programs for doctors, nurses, and allied healthcare workers.
    • Master training programs in TB, FP, and diabetes education.
    • Empowering healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care in resource-limited settings.
    • Health education and awareness including capacity building and training.
    • Comprehensive training programs and awareness strategies focusing on health education in every aspect of public health.
    • Empowing healthcare providers to deliver high quality care in resour e limited settings.
    • Master training programs in TB, Falimy planning and diabetes including other NCDs and emerging new diseases like cutaneous leishmaniasis.