Consistent with our Vision — “Equitable healthcare promotes the development of a healthy society and paves the way for sustainable development, which we owe to future generations” — and our Mission — “To generate knowledge that catalyzes public health research and policy to save lives in marginalized countries, alongside the concurrent development of skilled manpower” — our work focuses on four major areas of research and action:
Efficacy and Effectiveness Trials
We conduct trials of preventive, promotive, and curative public health interventions aimed at informing policy in India and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While our initial focus was on maternal and child health, we are now expanding into non-communicable diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Our pioneering work includes community-based intervention trials—such as zinc and iron supplementation, probiotic use, biofortified food products, and diarrhea management strategies including the rotavirus vaccine. These studies employ state-of-the-art methodologies and meet international standards, as reflected in publications in leading journals like Science, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), The Lancet, and The Lancet Global Health.
Maternal and Pediatric Biobank for Omics Research
We are developing the first maternal and pediatric biobank for omics research in developing countries, supported by state-of-the-art laboratory systems in Pemba, Tanzania.
Meta-Analyses on Maternal and Child Health
We undertake meta-analyses on key issues in maternal and child health across developing countries. These analyses are designed to generate evidence for policy decisions and support global health recommendations, including those made by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Capacity Building in Public Health Research
We are committed to developing the next generation of scientific leaders by training young researchers in areas relevant to our core domains of work.