In this report, we highlight some of FHI’s technical skills and experience — in research and service program implementation — which, in collaboration with multiple partners and sponsors, are the foundation for our successful contribution to global health and development goals.
In 2007, FHI focused on bringing research and public health programs together to improve people’s lives. Our researchers increased understanding of the technologies and health care systems best suited to people in need. Our public health professionals combined this scientific information with best practices from the field to deliver evidence-based health programs that have real impact. This…
In 2008, FHI built on our globally recognized scientific and technical leadership and our ability to adapt knowledge and systems in order to expand our scope and impact. We embarked on critical research and programs that address infectious diseases ranging from avian influenza and dengue fever to malaria, rotavirus and tuberculosis, as well as heart…
FHI’s 2009 annual report, A More Powerful Approach, outlines our evidence-based approach to improving lives and provides examples of our global impact. The report features FHI’s work in Haiti, where we are leveraging our strong partnerships to help address the country’s long-term needs. It also cites examples of our work to strengthen health systems in Nigeria,…
Four Decades of Improving Lives, FHI’s 2010 annual report, takes a brief look at the past by highlighting snapshots of our work during the previous 40 years. From contraceptive research to testing malaria prevention technologies to strengthening health systems, we have left our mark throughout the world. While the report is a tribute to our…
Addressing the world’s most enduring challenges requires that we examine issues through multiple lenses and make the connections that will improve people’s lives. With a 360-degree perspective we are able to work across a broad set of disciplines to deepen our understanding of complex issues. We can deliver thoughtful, evidence-based and tailored responses. We can…
June 2009 — Increased demand for injectable contraceptives and overburdened health systems have led several countries to explore non-clinic-based mechanisms for providing this method. In an effort to inform future policies and programs, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and FHI 360 convened a Technical Consultation on Expanding Access to Injectable Contraception,…
June 2009 — Increased demand for injectable contraceptives and overburdened health systems have led several countries to explore non-clinic-based mechanisms for providing this method. In an effort to inform future policies and programs, the World Health Organization, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and FHI 360 convened a Technical Consultation on Expanding Access to Injectable Contraception,…
2007 — Hormonal contraceptives are among the most popular and effective methods of family planning. But some studies have suggested that the use of these methods might be associated with an increased risk of acquiring HIV from an infected partner. Scientists also wonder whether HIV-infected users of hormonal contraceptives might be more likely to transmit the…
July 2007 — A two-day workshop was held in Hanoi in which representatives from the Ministry of Health presented government regulations and procedures for conducting clinical research in Vietnam. Attending this workshop were approximately 60 medical professionals from institutions in Vietnam who participated as representatives from sites conducting international multicenter clinical research. Since internationally sponsored clinical…