Our partners
LVCT Health, Kenya (Lead)
LVCT Health is an established Kenyan NGO, registered in 2002, renowned for implementing health programs at scale in Kenya and beyond. Through their vision of Empowered, Healthy, and Resilient Communities, LVCT Health remains a leader in designing and implementing innovative health programs in the areas of HIV, sexual and reproductive health, maternal and child health, gender-based violence, mental health, and systems strengthening. LVCT Health utilises a research, policy, and practice cycle across our interventions. We provide technical support to governments and stakeholders at regional, national, and county levels to strengthen health systems and deliver high-quality health services. We bridge the gap between communities, facilities, and policies, ensuring the needs of the vulnerable and most marginalised members of society are met. LVCT Health’s unique capabilities include innovative strategies for reaching underserved and vulnerable populations, and technical support to governments and stakeholders at regional, national, and county levels to strengthen health systems and deliver high-quality health services.
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, Bangladesh (Co-Lead)
BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (JPGSPH) at BRAC University is a globally recognized institution for public health education, research, and advocacy. Established in 2004 in Dhaka, ABangladesh, the school leverages its position within BRAC—the world’s largest NGO—to address public health challenges across Asia, Africa, and South America. Named in honor of James P. Grant, former UNICEF Executive Director and a champion of child survival, the school is known for its innovative approach to advancing health equity and social justice in the Global South, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and policy influence. JPGSPH’s flagship Master of Public Health (MPH) programme has trained 690 graduates from 35 countries, blending academic rigor with immersive fieldwork in Bangladesh’s urban and rural communities. Beyond the MPH, the school offers a midwifery diploma, training courses, and internships to foster hands-on public health leadership. Its alumni serve in leadership roles in governments, UN agencies, and NGOs worldwide. With a robust research portfolio, JPGSPH hosts Centres of Excellence and Policy Hubs on key issues like health systems, gender equity, climate resilience, and urban health. The school has led 340+ research projects and collaborates with 250+ partners, including WHO, UNICEF, NGOs and INGOs, and academic institutions like Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine and many more.
African Population & Health Research Centre (APHRC),Kenya
APHRC is committed to generating an Africa-led and Africa-owned body of evidence to inform decision-making for an effective and sustainable response to the critical challenges facing the continent. Its mandate is to create and support the use of evidence for meaningful action to improve the lives of all Africans through research that emphasises health and wellbeing; research capacity strengthening to improve the skills of African scholars; and policy engagement and communications to increase uptake of evidence in policy- and decision-making across sub-Saharan Africa.
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), UK
LSTM was the first institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in the field of tropical medicine. LSTM’s mission is “Improving health outcomes in disadvantaged populations globally through partnership in research and education”. LSTM works globally to fulfil its mission of reducing the burden of sickness and mortality in disease endemic countries through the delivery of effective interventions that improve human health and are relevant to the poorest communities.
As a university and registered charity LSTM has worked in trusting, strategic and long-standing global partnerships with NGOs, governments, ministries of health, the NHS, people with lived experience and their communities, industry and academic institutions to deliver effective and equitable interventions improving human health for and with the poorest communities.
The researchers at LSTM provide support to the different consortium partners on strategic organisational processes, technical working groups and academic supervisory support to the PhD students.
Nairobi County Government, Kenya
Nairobi County, the capital city of Kenya, is a vibrant and dynamic metropolis known for its unique blend of urban development and rich cultural heritage. As one of Africa’s leading cities, Nairobi serves as the political, economic, and social hub of the region, attracting both local and international businesses, tourists, and residents. It is home to a diverse population of over 4 million people, representing various ethnicities and cultures. The county is characterized by a mix of bustling urban centers, suburban neighborhoods, and expansive parks, including the famous Nairobi National Park, where wildlife coexists with the cityscape.
Despite its growth, Nairobi faces challenges such as urbanisation, population density, and huge disparities in access to healthcare services, particularly for residents of the informal settlements. Nairobi County Department of Public Health is working collaboratively with the SHINE consortium teams in LVCT Health and APHRC. The Nairobi County government provides critical support in facilitating access and working with the CHWs, contextual insights about the community health system, particularly in urban informal settlements, and linkage to a wide network of policy actors and will play a critical role in co-designing and sustaining proposed interventions.
Kiambu County Government, Kenya
Kiambu County, located just north of Nairobi, is a vibrant region known for its rich agricultural heritage, thriving communities, and strategic economic position within Kenya. The Kiambu County Government is dedicated to fostering sustainable development, improving quality of life, and providing effective governance for its residents.
Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC), DGHS, Bangladesh
The Non-Communicable Disease Control (NCDC) Programme, under Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) and the Ministry of Health, is Bangladesh’s national initiative to prevent and manage chronic diseases. Since 2011, it has addressed major NCDs,—such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and mental health—alongside injury prevention, violence against women, occupational health, climate change, and emergency preparedness, adopting a holistic public health approach. Key achievements include the establishment and renovation of NCD corners at District Sadar Hospitals and Upazila Health Complexes, development and dissemination of over 54 national guidelines, protocols, SOPs, and training modules, and a Strategic Plan for drowning prevention. The programme has also conducted extensive training across all components of the NCDC Operational Plan. In the mental health domain, NCDC has played a pivotal role in the passage of the Mental Health Act (2018), approval of the Mental Health Policy (2022), and endorsement of the National Mental Health Strategic Plan (2020–2030). It also oversees the implementation of the National Strategic Plan for Neurodevelopmental Disorders (2016–2030) through inter-ministerial collaboration. Guided by the Multisectoral Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases 2018–2025, the department also collaborates with various stakeholders to strengthen health systems, enhance public awareness, and promote healthy lifestyles across the country.
BRAC
The world’s largest international development organization founded in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, originated in Bangladesh and has since expanded its work across Asia and Africa. For over 50 years, it has tackled poverty, inequality, and injustice through people-centered solutions. The BRAC Health Programme (BHP) builds on this legacy by addressing evolving health needs with scalable, community-based interventions. Known for pioneering oral rehydration therapy and now advancing digital health, BHP focuses on health equity, especially in rural, urban slums, and hard-to-reach areas. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, BHP strengthens primary care, quality of services, and universal health coverage. Central to its work are Shasthya Kormi and Shasthya Shebika, community health workers who bridge service gaps and empower communities. In 2023 alone, BRAC provided 1.5 million antenatal and postnatal services, conducted over 13,000 safe deliveries, screened 890,000 for NCDs, and served 4 million with diagnostics. It achieved a 50% TB mortality reduction and 91% malaria mortality decline since 2004, with a 95% TB treatment success rate in 2022. BRAC also delivered 29 million COVID-19 vaccines, 17,438 cataract surgeries, and nearly 45,000 prosthetic services, continuing to transform healthcare through innovation, frontline workers, and partnerships.BRAC, the world’s largest international development organization founded in 1972 by Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, originated in Bangladesh and has since expanded its work across Asia and Africa. For over 50 years, it has tackled poverty, inequality, and injustice through people-centered solutions. The BRAC Health Programme (BHP) builds on this legacy by addressing evolving health needs with scalable, community-based interventions. Known for pioneering oral rehydration therapy and now advancing digital health, BHP focuses on health equity, especially in rural, urban slums, and hard-to-reach areas. Working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, BHP strengthens primary care, quality of services, and universal health coverage. Central to its work are Shasthya Kormi and Shasthya Shebika, community health workers who bridge service gaps and empower communities. In 2023 alone, BRAC provided 1.5 million antenatal and postnatal services, conducted over 13,000 safe deliveries, screened 890,000 for NCDs, and served 4 million with diagnostics. It achieved a 50% TB mortality reduction and 91% malaria mortality decline since 2004, with a 95% TB treatment success rate in 2022. BRAC also delivered 29 million COVID-19 vaccines, 17,438 cataract surgeries, and nearly 45,000 prosthetic services, continuing to transform healthcare through innovation, frontline workers, and partnerships.
