TB diagnostic network analysis

Projects

GIS-based Diagnostic Network Analysis & Design

> Guide: Forecasting diagnostic testing demand for geospatial analysis. (2023/2024) Authored a guide that teaches methodologies for forecasting diagnostic testing demand for TB, HIV and HPV. This resource is tailored to facilitate geospatial diagnostic network analysis and optimization. (The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics – FIND) (Download)

> Optimal design of laboratory networks for surveillance and rapid response to epidemic-prone diseases in Nigeria. (2023/2024) Design, analysis and optimization modelling of a laboratory network and specimen referral system to strengthen epidemic preparedness & response to Lassa- and Yellow Fever outbreaks in Nigeria. (The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics – FIND)
 
> Integrated diagnostic network optimization analysis for Kenya (2022/2023)  Geospatial modelling of an optimized and integrated diagnostic network for equitable and timely access to molecular testing for TB and drug-resistant TB, HIV and HPV. (The Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics – FIND)
 
> Geospatial analysis and optimization of diagnostic networks in QGIS:
>> Methodology development.  (2019-2021) (Explore)
>> Application of methodology. (2020 – 2021). Country analyses of rapid molecular diagnostics networks for TB and rifampicin-resistant TB in Afghanistan (USAID), Bangladesh (USAID), Mozambique (USAID), Philippines (USAID), Uganda (WHO), Vietnam (USAID), Zimbabwe (USAID) to improve geographic accessibility.
>> Training of USAID’s IDDS consultant team; technical support for additional country analyses (2021).

Analyzing Health Care needs & Access

> Baseline population health assessment, Lahe Township, Myanmar. (2017). This project aimed at conducting a baseline needs assessment to inform project design in Lahe Township. Developed the study protocol for a household survey to determine mortality, morbidity, health seeking behavior, nutrition status & vaccination coverage. Conducted the spatial mapping of township using satellite imagery and mobile data collection. Médecins Sans Frontières.

> Prevalence of non-communicable diseases and access to care among non-camp Syrian refugees in northern Jordan. (2015 – 2017). Principal investigator of a household survey that determined prevalence of NCDs and access to general- & specialized health services. The result about informed future project interventions. Developed the study protocol, led implementation, analysis & publication. Médecins Sans Frontières. Rehr M. et al. Conflict & Health 2018. (Download).

 

Health policy Analysis

> Joint MSF and Stop TB Partnership “Step-up-for-TB Report” (2020). The Step-Up-For-TB series assesses the extent to which national policies align with international best practices based on WHO guidelines and reports on barriers to policy adoption and implementation. This year’s survey was conducted in 37 high burden countries. Methodology design & development of data collection tools; support for data analysis- and interpretation. Médecins Sans Frontières, Access Campaign. (Download).
 
> Joint MSF and Stop TB Partnership Report “Out-of-Step:TB Policies in 29 Countries”. (2017). Support for data analysis- and interpretation on TB diagnostic aspects of the TB policy survey in 29 high burden countries. Médecins Sans Frontières, Access Campaign. (Download).
 

Assessments & Evaluations

> WHO-led Joint TB Program Review in Namibia (2022) and Cambodia (2019). Diagnostic team lead for the programmatic review of TB and DR-TB diagnostic aspects in Namibia and Cambodia. USAID-supported.
 
> Baseline assessment to implement the community mobilization initiatives to end tuberculosis (COMMIT) project. (2020). KHANA Cambodia/USAID. This baseline assessment was conducted to plan a multi-year project project. Provided technical support for method design focusing on health facility assessment, data collection tools and data analysis.
 
> TB Diagnostic Network Assessments in Uganda & Zimbabwe (2019 & 2020). In-country assessment team member for the analysis of diagnostic policies, algorithms, biosafety, supply & equipment, human resources, data management, as well as quality of TB diagnosis. USAID.
 

> The Cepheid Xpert MTB/RIF Buy-Down Agreement: Evaluation & Implications for the Future. (2019). USAID.

 

Epidemic Preparedness & Response

> Scabies & Lice Outbreak Investigation, Syria (remote). (2022). Developed protocol, supported data collection, conducted data analysis & prepared report. Médecins Sans Frontières.
 
> Rabies Outbreak Investigation in Bentiu, South Sudan. (2018). Investigated the outbreak of rabies in an IDP camp, including analysis & reporting. Médecins Sans Frontières.
 
> Community-based surveillance system implementation in Balukhali refugee camp, Cox Bazar, Bangladesh. (2017). Protocol development and implementation of a community-based surveillance system for early detection of epidemics in Rohingya refugee camps in the acute phase of the emergency. Médecins Sans Frontières.
 
> Surveillance system for the Rukban refugee camp, Syria/Jordan. (2016). Protocol development for a routine surveillance system for early detection of epidemics in a refugee camp at the Syrian/Jordan border. Médecins Sans Frontières.
 
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