Resource Type: Fact sheet
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Laboratory Strengthening (fact sheet)
June 2012 — Laboratories are crucial to scientific research and public health worldwide. High-quality laboratories are essential for countries to accurately measure disease prevalence, for health systems to provide accurate diagnoses and for clinicians to guide appropriate treatment. FHI 360 is a global leader in laboratory strengthening, enabling laboratories in some of the most resource-limited settings…
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Isoniazid Preventive Therapy (IPT) for the Prevention of Tuberculosis in People Living with HIV/AIDS (fact sheet)
September 2011 — Providing isoniazid to prevent tuberculosis among people living with HIV is a proven, internationally recommended strategy that has been effectively implemented in low-resource settings. This document is part of a series of briefs for health program managers interested in implementing evidence-based programs. With a special emphasis on underutilized interventions, this series presents evidence on…
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Health (fact sheet)
July 2012 — FHI 360 research, strategic partnerships and communication expertise boost health systems’ ability to tackle challenges such as communicable diseases, child survival, maternal mortality and the growing global burden of chronic conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
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A Global Response to Noncommunicable Disease (fact sheet)
May 2012 — Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) — including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and chronic lung diseases — are a growing threat to the health and prosperity of individuals living in all regions of the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 63 percent of the 57 million deaths each year are linked to NCDs. In…
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Global Leadership in Family Planning (fact sheet)
July 2012 — Over the past 40 years, FHI 360 has made major contributions to global health through family planning research and services. Our clinical trials and applied social science research have helped define global norms for family planning services. Collaborating with a wide range of partners — from international normative bodies and ministries of health…
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Expanding Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention (fact sheet)
September 2011 — As part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy, male circumcision is proven to reduce HIV risk. A multifaceted intervention is needed to prepare service delivery sites and create an environment for expansion. This document is part of a series of briefs for health program managers interested in implementing evidence-based programs. With a special…
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Inspiring Citizens, Improving Communities
2008 — Armenia has made modest progress in developing civil society and democratic government, with many of the efforts supported by donor activities. The nongovernmental organization sector has become more robust and local governments, parliament and the judicial system have been strengthened. Additional support to encourage civic engagement, develop independent and more effective media, and build stronger…