We document and disseminate various results, trainings, and resources from our research, programs, and projects.
An outdated recording and reporting system reliant on paper-based forms and physical X-ray files and the use of different forms across various facilities for data collection creates a significant hurdle in monitoring individual TB patient cases and aggregating and sharing data. The reliability and accuracy of data are compromised by manual record-keeping characterized by high…
The USAID Cure Tuberculosis project, implemented by JSI, conducted formative research at its inception in 2020 to better understand awareness of TB and the social and behavioral factors influencing TB testing and treatment, and perceived stigma and discrimination among the general population, key priority groups, TB patients, and health providers. The project used findings from…
The USAID Cure Tuberculosis project, led by JSI, conducted formative research at its inception in 2020 among the general population, key priority groups, TB patients, and health providers to better understand TB awareness, the social and behavioral factors influencing TB testing and treatment, TB-related stigma and discrimination, sources of support, and preferred information channels. The…
Cure Tuberculosis was a five-year activity (2019-2024) implemented by JSI in partnership with University Research Co., LLC (URC) and United States Pharmacopeia (USP), which strengthened the Kyrgyz government’s ability to diagnose, treat, and cure people with drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). The project activities were aligned with the USAID Global TB Strategy and TB Roadmap implementation pillars:…
The USAID Cure Tuberculosis Project implemented by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) worked to strengthen the Kyrgyz Republic government’s ability to diagnose, treat, and cure people with DR-TB. The project aimed to evaluate the national TB response, as well as the impact of COVID-19 on TB services. In 2021, the project conducted a…
Since 2020, the HCDExchange has been exploring and promoting the use of HCD to improve adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). Because HCD is a relatively new practice in global public health, there is a dearth of evidence and guidelines on how to effectively use this technique to achieve desired programmatic outcomes. To address this…
Over the last decade, Kyrgyzstan has been transitioning toward greater ambulatory care for TB, with the provision of TB services at the primary health care (PHC) level. Since 2017, the reform of TB services has been proceeding according to the approved government roadmap for TB service optimization, which strives to reduce inconvenient and lengthy hospitalization…
The USAID Cure Tuberculosis Project, led by JSI, conducted a Quality of Tuberculosis Services Assessment (QTSA) in 2021, which provided comprehensive nationally representative data on the quality of TB care for the first time in Kyrgyzstan. The survey was conducted in 258 randomly selected health facilities nationwide at all levels of the system, from the…
During the period July-December 2023, JSI, as the global learning partner, continued to provide technical assistance and collaborate and co-create with the Bangladesh Learning Hub. This semiannual update for the Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance Board (Gavi Board) and other stakeholders highlights the Bangladesh Learning Hub's efforts to leverage evidence for a deeper understanding of the…
The Zero-Dose Learning Hub (ZDLH) established by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), is focused on the outcome of timely, increased, and sustainable use of evidence to improve global, regional, and country immunization programs and policies in alignment with the Gavi 5.0 Strategy and Identify, Reach, Monitor, Measure, and Advocate (IRMMA) Framework. The Learning Hubs in…
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