FHI 360

09/05/2026

From Data to Decisions at the World One Health Congress, Sept. 4-6, 2026

“AI and machine learning across One Health can strengthen prediction and early detection of emerging and re-emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases and AMR across humans, animals and ecosystems.”
— Yasser Sanad, Technical Advisor, Zoonotic Diseases, One Health and Emergency Outbreak, FHI 360

At the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Yasser is exploring how genomic surveillance, AI and machine learning can help countries detect emerging threats earlier, target their response and make better use of health data.

09/04/2026

Safe lab results start with health workers carefully performing high-pressure tasks to protect their communities.

In Nairobi, more than 80 health care workers came together for hands-on training focused on what matters most in an outbreak: keeping themselves safe while caring for others. They practiced using personal protective equipment and learned how to safely collect, package, and transport specimens for testing—skills that can make a life-saving difference when every moment counts.

The training was designed to be practical and real-world focused, supporting the people on the frontlines who help ensure faster detection and safer response during outbreaks like Ebola.

Through the U.S. government-funded STRIDES Activity, FHI 360 is proud to work alongside .S.EmbassyNairobi, and to strengthen outbreak preparedness and support the health workers who make it possible.

📸 Sharon Kiboi/FHI 360

09/04/2026

From Data to Decisions at the World One Health Congress, Sept. 4-6, 2026

“Our greatest opportunity is turning the data we already collect into decisions we can act on, linking surveillance across sectors, investing in frontline analytics and enabling countries to respond earlier and more effectively.”
— Janet Robinson, Center Senior Director, Global Health, FHI 360

At the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, Janet is sharing how connecting human, animal and environmental health data can help countries identify risks earlier and turn information into action.

09/03/2026

Better data is most valuable when it leads to better decisions.

At the 9th World One Health Congress in Lisbon, FHI 360 experts will share how we are connecting digital innovation, pathogen genomics and integrated data with the realities of surveillance and health systems to strengthen action on antimicrobial resistance.

FHI 360 experts Janet Robinson and Yasser Sanad will chair our scientific session, “From Data to Decisions,” featuring two presentations:

“From Data to Decisions: Strengthening AMR Surveillance Through Pathogen Genomics and Integrated Data,” presented by Dr. Yasser Sanad

“Use of Digital Innovations for Strengthening AMR Surveillance in Climate-Vulnerable LMIC Settings,” presented by Dr. Gopal Panta

Learn more about FHI 360 at the World One Health Congress: https://www.fhi360.org/events/fhi-360-at-the-9th-world-one-health-congress/

At WOHC 2026, FHI 360 experts will demonstrate how we use better data to make better decisions – and highlight exactly how we translate evidence into action.

09/02/2026

At FHI 360, we see change as our invitation to lead.

The stories in our 2026 Impact Report show how we lead with determination and optimism — from equipping health workers in Mozambique with lifesaving skills to supporting future engineers in the U.S. with training and mentorship.

Explore the stories and learn how we’re shaping the future together.
https://www.fhi360.org/annual-reports/report-2026/

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09/01/2026

New research!

Can ethical artificial intelligence aid infant and young child feeding support during conflict? A review of the experience and lessons learned from FHI 360′s in Ukraine

“An AI-enabled, human-supervised hybrid model is feasible, acceptable, and safe for sustaining breastfeeding and [infant and young child feeding in emergencies] IYCF-E support during active conflict.”

“When anchored in authoritative guidance and embedded within national systems, AI tools can complement skilled counselors, strengthen continuity of care, and uphold Code-compliant, evidence-based support for mothers and infants.”

🔗 Read the full study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2026.1745609/full

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08/31/2026

In an Ebola response, every hour matters.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, moving samples from communities to laboratories can mean navigating long distances, difficult roads and storage challenges. For health workers, laboratory teams and families waiting for answers, delays can slow the response when speed matters most.

Through STRIDES, funded by the U.S. Department of State, FHI 360 is helping strengthen the systems that move samples safely and quickly. This includes reinforcing sample transport networks, supporting cold chain equipment, training staff in safe handling, and providing vehicles and fuel to keep samples moving.

Faster sample transport helps laboratories return results sooner. Faster results help response teams make timely decisions, protect frontline workers and reach communities with the support they need.



Dans une riposte à Ebola, chaque heure compte.

En République démocratique du Congo, l’acheminement des échantillons depuis les communautés jusqu’aux laboratoires peut nécessiter de parcourir de longues distances, sur des routes difficiles, avec des contraintes de conservation. Pour les agents de santé, les équipes de laboratoire et les familles qui attendent des réponses, les retards peuvent ralentir la riposte au moment où la rapidité est essentielle.

Grâce à STRIDES, financé par le U.S. Department of State, FHI 360 contribue à renforcer les systèmes qui permettent de transporter les échantillons rapidement et en toute sécurité. Cela comprend le renforcement des réseaux de transport d’échantillons, l’appui aux équipements de chaîne du froid, la formation du personnel à la manipulation sécurisée ainsi que la mise à disposition de véhicules et de carburant pour assurer la continuité du transport.

Un transport plus rapide des échantillons aide les laboratoires à fournir les résultats plus tôt. Des résultats plus rapides aident les équipes de riposte à prendre des décisions en temps utile, à protéger les intervenants de première ligne et à apporter aux communautés le soutien dont elles ont besoin.

08/28/2026

“A long-acting [TB] medication will only work if people are willing to take it,” says FHI 360 Scientist Lara Lorenzetti.

The current treatment for TB — the world's deadliest disease — is inadequate. Around the world, treatment adherence is a challenge. A long-acting TB treatment option would be easier to follow, increasing the number of people who complete treatment.

In this Q&A with Lara, learn about the market research that FHI 360 is conducting to understand the preferences of patients and health care providers when it comes to a hypothetical long-acting injectable TB drug. 💊

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FHI 360, with support from the Gates Foundation and in partnership with the Gates Medical Research Institute, is researching preferences of potential end-users and providers of hypothetical long-acting injectable TB treatment regimens.

08/27/2026

Safe, reliable testing is essential to stopping Ebola.

In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, FHI 360 is working through STRIDES to assess laboratory capacity and understand what facilities need to test safely, protect staff and support faster outbreak response.

These assessments identify where our targeted support can make the biggest difference. In response to our findings, we are strengthening labs by:

🧤 Providing biosafety and diagnostic supplies, including PPE, tubes, gowns, waste management materials and handwashing stations
🧪 Training providers on safe sample collection, transport and conservation
🧼 Installing handwashing stations
🚙 Deploying vehicles to support laboratory operations

With funding from the U.S. Department of State, this work helps move the response from broad plans to practical support that protects laboratory workers, strengthens testing and helps communities get answers faster.



Des tests sûrs et fiables sont essentiels pour arrêter Ebola.

En République démocratique du Congo, FHI 360 travaille dans le cadre de STRIDES pour évaluer les capacités des laboratoires et mieux comprendre ce dont les établissements ont besoin pour effectuer les tests en toute sécurité, protéger le personnel et appuyer une riposte plus rapide aux épidémies.

Ces évaluations permettent d’identifier les domaines où notre appui ciblé peut avoir le plus grand impact. À la suite de nos constats, nous renforçons les laboratoires en :

🧤 Fournissant des équipements de biosécurité et de diagnostic, notamment des EPI, des tubes, des blouses, du matériel de gestion des déchets et des dispositifs de lavage des mains
🧪 Formant les prestataires à la collecte, au transport et à la conservation sécurisés des échantillons
🧼 Installant des dispositifs de lavage des mains
🚙 Déployant des véhicules pour appuyer les opérations de laboratoire

Avec le financement du U.S. Department of State, ce travail contribue à passer de plans généraux à un appui concret qui protège les travailleurs de laboratoire, renforce les capacités de dépistage et aide les communautés à obtenir des réponses plus rapidement.

08/26/2026

FHI 360 is excited to serve as the evidence partner to the The LEGO Foundation and BRAC on their program advancing play-based learning and early childhood development for children living in crisis-affected settings in Bangladesh and Uganda.

Together, this collaboration aims to reach 400,000 children in refugee and host communities in Cox's Bazar and the West Nile — creating spaces where children can play, learn, and build resilience.

In both countries, FHI 360 will conduct rigorous evaluation of BRAC’s Humanitarian Play Lab model, contributing to an adaptive, evidence-driven approach that strengthens responsive caregiving, supports children’s wellbeing, and informs how play-based interventions can deliver impact in humanitarian settings.

In close collaboration with BRAC, the partnership will also generate implementation research to understand what works, for whom, and in which contexts — helping to strengthen programming and contribute to global learning on education in crisis contexts.



📷: Photo courtesy of BRAC/LEGO Foundation