Research & Development

Evidence-based innovation driving sustainable health solutions

Advancing Knowledge for Better Health

Our research division is committed to generating evidence that informs policy, improves practice, and drives innovation in public health. We collaborate with 17 global universities and leading research institutions to address the most pressing health challenges.

100+

Publications

17

University Partners

25+

Ongoing Studies

50+

Research Team

Research laboratory

Research Focus Areas

Key domains where we're advancing knowledge and practice

TB & Infectious Diseases

Studying novel diagnostic approaches, treatment adherence factors, and drug-resistant TB patterns.

  • Active case finding methodologies
  • Treatment outcome predictors
  • MDR-TB surveillance

Vaccine Research

Investigating vaccine hesitancy, coverage gaps, and innovative delivery mechanisms.

  • Immunization coverage studies
  • Hesitancy determinants
  • Cold chain innovations

Health Systems

Evaluating health system strengthening interventions and policy implementation.

  • Service delivery models
  • Health workforce studies
  • Policy impact analysis

Digital Health

Developing and testing technology solutions for health service delivery.

  • mHealth interventions
  • AI diagnostic tools
  • Telemedicine efficacy

Community Health

Understanding community health behaviors and social determinants.

  • Behavioral interventions
  • Social determinants
  • Community engagement

Climate & Health

Examining climate change impacts on health and building resilience.

  • Climate-health linkages
  • Adaptation strategies
  • Disaster preparedness

Recent Publications

Our latest peer-reviewed research contributions

Impact of Active Case Finding on TB Detection Rates in Rural Pakistan

Khan A, Malik S, et al. | The Lancet Global Health, 2025

A multi-site randomized controlled trial demonstrating 47% improvement in case detection through community-based screening.

Digital Health Interventions for Vaccine Hesitancy: A Systematic Review

Noor F, Mahmood R, et al. | BMC Public Health, 2024

Comprehensive analysis of mobile-based interventions showing significant impact on vaccine acceptance rates.

Climate Change and Vector-Borne Diseases in South Asia

Tariq A, Khan A, et al. | Nature Climate Change, 2024

Predictive modeling of disease burden changes under various climate scenarios with adaptation recommendations.

Cost-Effectiveness of Community Health Worker Programs in LMICs

Siddiqui A, Ali U, et al. | Health Policy and Planning, 2024

Economic evaluation demonstrating high value-for-money in community-based health service delivery models.

Research Partners

Johns Hopkins Harvard WHO Imperial College LSHTM AKU