This project brief explains the activities and outcomes of PATH's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo to control and treat tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infection. By introducing and scaling up a comprehensive package of collaborative interventions, PATH influenced TB-HIV planning at the national level, activities in the field, and community access to integrated TB-HIV services. All of this work was made possible with generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development.

Publication date: August 2014

Region: Africa

This project brief outlines PATH's role in supporting the creation of the Africa Coalition on Tuberculosis (ACT!), a core group of committed activists from high-burden tuberculosis countries in sub-Saharan Africa. This work was made possible with generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development.

Publication date: July 2014

Region: Africa

This success story displays positive outcomes of PATH's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo related to the control and treatment of tuberculosis, achieved through leveraging the strength of the community. This work was made possible with generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

This success story shares two personal stories of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) patients who received lifesaving diagnoses and treatment support thanks to the work of PATH in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This work was made possible with generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

This success story displays positive outcomes of PATH's work in the Democratic Republic of Congo related to the control and treatment of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), achieved by introducing the innovative GeneXpert diagnostic machine. This work was made possible with funding from the United States Agency for International Development.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

A fully liquid pentavalent vaccine presented in the Uniject™ injection system is currently in development and targeted for use in developing countries. To understand the perceived benefits and challenges related to pentavalent vaccine in Uniject in comparison to alternative presentations of pentavalent vaccine, a time and motion study was planned in 2010 and carried out in 2011.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

This fact sheet provides an overview of rotavirus disease and vaccines in Kenya. It includes information about the tremendous burden of rotavirus diarrhea in Kenyan children, rotavirus diarrhea treatment and prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Rotavirus disease and vaccines fact sheets

This fact sheet provides an overview of rotavirus disease and vaccines in Uzbekistan. It includes information about the tremendous burden of rotavirus diarrhea in Uzbek children, rotavirus diarrhea treatment and prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Rotavirus disease and vaccines fact sheets

One potential way to improve coverage of basic vaccines is to combine several vaccine antigens into one injection that is delivered with an easy-to-use, single-dose, autodisable device. Pentavalent vaccine in the prefilled Uniject™ injection system provides this format. To assess the readiness of stakeholders to accept this product presentation, we conducted interviews and discussion groups with health care workers, policy and procurement officers, and Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) managers in six countries.

Publication date: June 2014

Region: Africa

This project brief showcases PATH's contributions to pediatric tuberculosis (TB) services in Tanzania. This work was made possible through generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development. For a related brief on TB/HIV service integration in Tanzania, see Tackling TB and HIV Co-infection in Tanzania.

Publication date: May 2014

Region: Africa

This brief describes PATH’s contributions toward strengthening breast cancer early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery in low-resource settings. Our work spans a broad range of interventions that extend beyond the traditional biomedical model to involve a substantial and often unrecognized set of psychosocial, community mobilization, and policy needs. These elements, combined with technological innovation, represent PATH’s approach to comprehensive breast health programming.

Publication date: May 2014

Region: Africa, Eastern Europe, Latin America, Global

This fact sheet provides an overview of rotavirus disease and vaccines in Niger. It includes information about the tremendous burden of rotavirus diarrhea in Nigerien children, rotavirus diarrhea treatment and prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines.

Publication date: May 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Rotavirus disease and vaccines fact sheets

This project brief showcases PATH's contributions to tuberculosis (TB) and HIV service integration in Tanzania. This work was made possible through generous funding from the United States Agency for International Development. For a related brief on pediatric TB in Tanzania, see Finding and Treating Tuberculosis in Children.

Publication date: May 2014

Region: Africa

This fact sheet provides an overview of the work of PATH's Malaria Control and Elimination Partnership in Africa (MACEPA) to develop and document approaches for reducing malaria illnesses and deaths, with the long-term goal of malaria elimination.

Publication date: April 2014

Region: Africa

This brief provides policy recommendations to help Tanzania reduce the impacts of pneumonia and diarrhea and ensure all children have the chance to lead healthy lives.

Publication date: April 2014

Region: Africa

This fact sheet provides an overview of rotavirus disease and vaccines in Madagascar. It includes information about the tremendous burden of rotavirus diarrhea in Malagasy children, rotavirus diarrhea treatment and prevention strategies, and the effectiveness of rotavirus vaccines. It also lists countries that have introduced rotavirus vaccines into their national immunization programs.

Publication date: April 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Rotavirus disease and vaccines fact sheets

This is the story of how two community members, Mr. Ritte and Mr. Kiondo, decided to team up to fight tuberculosis (TB). With PATH's training, the two men were able to improve TB case detection and treatment success in their community and in other districts, helping to foster the TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment goals of the Tanzanian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH’s work in TB is having an impact on people’s lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.

Publication date: March 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories

This is the story of how PATH and our partners have supported the development of Tanzania's national pediatric tuberculosis (TB) guidelines to help health care workers at all levels of the health system better diagnose, treat, and cure children suffering from TB. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH’s work in TB is having an impact on people’s lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.

Publication date: March 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories

In the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Tanzania, PATH has been encouraging community members in several districts to take part in TB case detection. This story describes how one community member, Mohammed, has made a difference in Zanzibar. A former cocaine addict, Mohammed works at a recovery center for drug addicts. With training organized by PATH, he learned how to screen and refer people who may have TB; he also support patients during their treatment. Mohammed’s work is critical to the larger community, increasing diagnosis and treatment as well as awareness around TB and TB/HIV. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH’s work in TB is having an impact on people’s lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.

Publication date: March 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories

This is the story of how a young man, suffering from tuberculosis (TB), was rescued by a friend at a community-based organization that, with support from PATH, helps identify, refer, and supervise TB treatment in Karatu, Tanzania. This story is one of a series of success stories that showcase some of the ways that PATH’s work in TB is having an impact on people’s lives in a variety of settings around the world. This work was made possible through generous funding from the US Agency for International Development.

Publication date: March 2014

Region: Africa

Part of series: Tuberculosis success stories