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Infectious Diseases
Improving health outcomes through infectious disease services
Preventing Infections, Detecting Outbreaks, and Delivering Effective Responses
JSI builds resilient systems of care, supported by robust supply chains and real-time data, to prevent infections, detect outbreaks, and deliver effective responses.
Mariam Reda, MD
Infectious Diseases Practice Director
“Protecting communities requires both grassroots engagement and next-generation innovation. Real impact happens when we connect community needs to scalable solutions that strengthen health systems and accelerate disease response.”
Dr. Mariam Reda on strengthening systems against the next pandemic.
Dr Nabeela Ali
Infectious Diseases Expert | Country Director, JSI Pakistan
“Infectious disease control is strongest when it is country-led, and embedded within health systems. By linking surveillance, laboratories, and frontline services, countries better prevent and respond to outbreaks while sustaining essential services.”
Dr. Nabeela Ali on embedding surveillance within country-led systems.
Melinda McKay, PhD
Behavioral Sciences Practice Director
“The future of workforce development isn’t more training: it’s better transfer to practice. Performance improves when we design systems around people to reduce friction, align incentives, and create environments where good practice becomes the norm.”
Dr. Melinda McKay on designing human-centered systems for better professional performance.
Strengthening Health Security to Protect Communities
We scale up proven prevention and detection interventions through integrated primary care and community-led health platforms. Whether responding to emerging outbreaks or long-standing challenges like viral hepatitis and tuberculosis, we strengthen health security to protect communities around the world.
Our Partnership Approach
We provide advisory services to help partners navigate shifting scientific and policy landscapes. By developing practical tools and facilitating learning communities, we equip health systems to implement high-quality, whole-person care.
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Despite years of progress, malaria remains one of Ethiopia’s most persistent and pressing public health threats. As one of Africa’s most malaria-endemic nations, a considerable portion of its population (approximately 70%) resides in areas burdened by the disease.
