Abt has been awarded a new USAID grant to continue our work to reduce tuberculosis (TB) cases in Uzbekistan. TB Free Uzbekistan will partner with the country’s National TB Program to strengthen the country's TB health system. Improved data availability, use, and system interoperability and operationalized policies and guidelines will optimize delivery of high-quality, people-centered TB services. >>
How can health systems respond and adapt to shocks and escalating challenges around the world? In Abt’s new discussion series, global practitioners, local leaders, and health innovators explore how to build more resilient and equitable health care systems. Bookmark the link in the photo to register for upcoming webinars and view recent ones (or click the buttons below):
For almost 1 billion people in Africa, the closest health center doesn’t have electricity or has unreliable power—and electrification efforts have largely proved short term as equipment stops working. Abt’s Joan Chahenza explains how a new initiative is shifting away from traditional procurement models to holistically support long-term operation and maintenance for rural health facilities—often at lower cost. >>
Telemedicine has emerged as a crucial tool for health service delivery in Ukraine during the war. Doctors can meet with patients remotely, view medical imaging results, and consult with specialists via video conference. Read how Abt helped make this happen through interagency cooperation, private sector engagement, and 24/7 technical support. >>
In Nepal, hundreds of remote birthing centers now have dedicated spaces for newborns—including those with complications—so they no longer must travel to larger health facilities. Abt helped establish these neonatal care areas with key equipment as well as training and coaching for staff. Learn how this made a dramatic difference in one newborn’s survival. >>
While malaria-carrying mosquitoes infect more than 240 million people around the world each year, significant outbreaks rarely surface in the U.S. Until now. Recent cases reported in Florida and Texas are the first locally acquired cases of malaria in the US in over two decades, meaning they are unrelated to foreign travel. >>
Our hot-off-the-press Mission Impact Report dives into the real, local stories behind our projects. Come with us to Mozambique, Nepal, Jamaica, and elsewhere to meet the men, women and children who inspire us to keep improving the health and economic well-being of people worldwide. >>
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