We document and disseminate various results, trainings, and resources from our research, programs, and projects.
Despite widespread recognition that person-centered care (PCC) underpins high-quality HIV services, identifying approaches to operationalize PCC remains a challenge. JSI conducted a desk review and co-creation workshops with 39 colleagues from diverse geographies and health areas to develop a PCC framework grounded in behavioral science. The PCC framework was recently applied to two prevention approaches…
Internal conflict in Ethiopia poses a significant challenge to the continuity of essential health services, including tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. In several regions, health facilities have been damaged, resulting in the loss or destruction of medical equipment, and the displacement of millions of people from their homes. In 2022, USAID Ethiopia identified REACH…
Through a TIFA TB commitment grant, implemented by the National TB and Leprosy Elimination Program (NTLEP) in Malawi, substantial progress is being made to accelerate the country's efforts to end TB. The first grant, initiated in 2021, implemented a facility-based case-finding approach in 29 facilities across seven districts, aiming to increase TB notification and improve linkages to…
The Quality Healthcare Activity (QHA), launched in 2023, aims to realize Ethiopia's health quality and equity goals and to improve health outcomes of women and children, over the next five years. This brochure illustrates its goals, objectives and context.
As part of the Global TB Accelerator to End TB, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., with partner Open Development, implements the USAID-funded Tuberculosis Implementation Framework Agreement (TIFA) project with National TB Programs. TIFA aims to increase commitment from and strengthen the capacity of governments, civil society, and the private sector to accelerate countries’ progress…
Everyone should have equitable access to health, education, and economic opportunities, regardless of gender, circumstances, or geographical location. For more than 40 years, JSI has worked with governments, civil society organizations, and funders to transform gender norms and shift power dynamics. We integrate gender considerations into every aspect of our work. We ensure that individuals…
This case study describes how the Behavioral Science Immunization Network (BeSIN) project utilized human-centered design in the immunization microplanning process in Ga South District in Ghana.
This document offers a comprehensive overview of the development process behind Ethiopia's catch-up vaccination guidelines. Covering crucial aspects such as revising the immunization schedule, addressing service delivery, recording and reporting practices, vaccine supply, and health worker strategies, this resource provides an insightful analysis of the technical considerations and stakeholder involvement that shaped the guidelines. By…
This document provides an overview of the background, findings, and recommendations related to Immunization Service Experience (SE), particularly for zero-dose and under-immunized children in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC). A literature review was conducted to identify SE-focused interventions and measurement tools. The findings highlight various interventions that improve service experience, such as communication campaigns, community engagement, digital…
In northern Nigeria, the International Rescue Committee applied the data review teams approach to strengthen decision-making for health commodity management. This brief highlights the practice and lessons learned for improving supply chain performance with data review teams, and specifically IMPACT teams, in humanitarian crisis settings. This brief is part of a series published by the Building…
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