research & innovation

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Generating Evidence for Stronger Health Systems

Applied research, surveillance innovation, real-world evidence, and implementation science initiatives supporting public health decision-making across diverse health environments.

FHI360 — SINAVE Surveillance Strengthening (2026–ongoing)
Surveillance & Health Intelligence

FHI360 — SINAVE Surveillance Strengthening (2026–ongoing)

Modernization of national epidemiological surveillance systems and regulatory workflows.

Sinovac Biotech — HFMD Surveillance Study (2025–ongoing)
Emerging Infectious Diseases

Sinovac Biotech — HFMD Surveillance Study (2025–ongoing)

Multisite molecular and epidemiological surveillance of pediatric HFMD and enteroviruses.

CONAVIHSIDA — Vertical Transmission Prevention Initiative (2024–ongoing)
Health Systems Strengthening

CONAVIHSIDA — Vertical Transmission Prevention Initiative (2024–ongoing)

National quality improvement and training initiative for HIV/STI prevention in maternity care.

FHI360 / Gates Foundation — Multi-country PRO Study on Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes (2024–ongoing)
Real-World Evidence & Implementation Research

FHI360 / Gates Foundation — Multi-country PRO Study on Contraceptive-Induced Menstrual Changes (2024–ongoing)

Development of culturally adapted patient-reported outcome tools related to contraceptive-induced menstrual changes across multiple countries.

AstraZeneca — Steroid Use & Biologics Transition Study (2025)
Real-World Evidence & Implementation Research

AstraZeneca — Steroid Use & Biologics Transition Study (2025)

Multi-country assessment of steroid use and biologics adoption barriers in asma treatment.

USAID — Building Resilience Research Platform (2024–2025)
Health Systems Strengthening

USAID — Building Resilience Research Platform (2024–2025)

Operational research and implementation capacity strengthening across HIV programs.

FAO — National Micronutrient Survey ENM-24 (2024)
Population Health & Nutrition Research

FAO — National Micronutrient Survey ENM-24 (2024)

Nationwide survey assessing micronutrient deficiencies and nutrition indicators.

PAHO/WHO — FoRContact Surveillance Initiative (2022–2023)
Surveillance & Health Intelligence

PAHO/WHO — FoRContact Surveillance Initiative (2022–2023)

Digital epidemiological surveillance and outbreak response strengthening platform.

FHI 360  - Assessment of Delivery and Neonatal Care Services (2023-2024)
Maternal and Child Health

FHI 360 - Assessment of Delivery and Neonatal Care Services (2023-2024)

Assessment of operational bottlenecks, quality gaps, and opportunities to strengthen maternal and newborn outcomes

DR Government / Sinovac — COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Study (2021–2022)
Real-World Evidence & Vaccine Research

DR Government / Sinovac — COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Study (2021–2022)

Real-world evaluation of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness across hospital networks.

USAID — Differentiated Service Delivery Study (2022)
Health Systems Strengthening

USAID — Differentiated Service Delivery Study (2022)

Multi-site assessment of HIV service delivery models and access barriers.

DoD/DHAPP — ARMI-RD HIV Systems Initiative (2020–2023)
Health Systems Strengthening

DoD/DHAPP — ARMI-RD HIV Systems Initiative (2020–2023)

Strengthening military HIV surveillance systems and data-driven interventions.

DR Government — HeteroVac RD Booster Study (2021)
Real-World Evidence & Vaccine Research

DR Government — HeteroVac RD Booster Study (2021)

Multicenter study evaluating heterologous COVID-19 booster strategies.