Regional & Local Partners

HIPPOS-Global Partners in Africa

Tchikos | ANGOLA 

CERRHUD | BENIN 

Institut de Recherche Clinique du Bénin | BENIN

LNAC | DRC 

Ghana National TB Voice Network | GHANA 

IPCA | KENYA 

PractHealth | KENYA 

Paradiso TB Patients’ Trust | MALAWI

Comité para Saúde de Moçambique | MOZAMBIQUE 

Fanelo Ya Mina Institute | MOZAMBIQUE 

AQUITY Innovations NPC | SOUTH AFRICA 

NEDICO | TANZANIA

TASO | UGANDA 

Union Zimbabwe Trust | ZIMBABWE

ANGOLA

Tchikos, operated by Domus Custodius LDA, is an Angolan consulting agency specializing in project monitoring and evaluation. With national reach and expertise in tools like SPSS and Power BI, it conducts research and analysis on public health issues such as HIV, maternal health, and teenage pregnancy. Tchikos supports evidence-based decision-making and has delivered projects for WHO, UNAIDS, USAID, and others.

BANGLADESH

HEED Bangladesh is one of the largest Christian faith-based NGOs in Bangladesh, operating since 1974 to empower marginalized communities., empowers marginalized communities through health, education, economic empowerment, disaster response, and climate action. In partnership with donors, they lead programs in TB control, COVID-19 response, flood relief, and safe schooling. HEED also runs rehabilitation centers and shelters, using capacity-building and mobile clinics to build resilient communities across 32 districts.

BENIN

CERRHUD, based in Cotonou, Benin, is a leading public research center advancing health and well-being in Africa. It produces high-quality, contextualized health data, supports evidence-based policies, and offers advanced training. Known for scientific excellence and strong partnerships, CERRHUD co-creates solutions with stakeholders through a participatory, locally grounded approach. Key programs include leadership training in maternal and child health and research fellowships for young professionals.

Institut de Recherche Clinique du Bénin (IRCB) is a clinical research center, conducting high-quality biomedical and innovative research focused on infectious and tropical diseases. The clinical facilities of the center are dedicated to clinical, epidemiological, and social science-based studies. The laboratory facilities of the center are well-equipped for immunological, parasitological, and bio-molecular assessments. 

DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

The Ligue Nationale Anti-Tuberculeuse et Anti-Lépreuse du Congo (LNAC), a Congolese NGO founded in 1963, fights TB, leprosy, HIV/AIDS, malaria, and related diseases. With 14 branches and community networks, it improves healthcare access, advocates for patients, and promotes behavior change. Partnering with the Global Fund, WHO, and others, LNAC is a key player in civil society and health governance in the DRC.

GEORGIA

The Partnership for Research and Action for Health (PRAH) is a Georgian non-profit founded in 2006 to strengthen public health through research, training, and policy innovation. Focusing on HIV, HCV, TB, NCDs, and harm reduction, PRAH conducts applied studies and offers short courses in implementation science and epidemiology. It partners with health authorities and academic institutions to inform policy and reduce disease burden in Georgia and the region.

GHANA

The Ghana Network of TB Voice Network (GNTBVN) is a community-based organization dedicated to TB prevention, control and elimination through treatment support, and advocacy since 2015. With over 400 active volunteers and 15 staff members, we support approximately 5,000 TB patients annually. We promote health and quality of life by supporting elimination of TB and its associated stigma in affected communities. This mission is accomplished through strategic advocacy and policy dialogues, effective social mobilization, comprehensive education programs, and sustainable partnerships with governmental and non-governmental stakeholders. We envision a TB-free country, zero TB deaths and stigma against TB patients, and universal access to prevention and care services.

INDIA

TB Alert India (TBAI) is a non-profit operating with the vision of a TB-free India. Focusing on holistic tuberculosis care, TBAI addresses medical, psychosocial, and economic barriers to TB testing and treatment. The organization augments India’s National TB Elimination Program by building community awareness, improving case detection, supporting treatment adherence, training service providers, and advocating for integration with other health priorities like HIV and diabetes. It implements outreach, care, advocacy, research, and partnerships across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Delhi, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure no TB-affected individual is left unsupported.

INDONESIA

Founded in 2003 by people who used drug, Rumah Cemara is a peer-led Indonesian organization improving the lives of people with HIV, people who use drugs, and marginalized groups. It promotes harm reduction, peer support, and advocacy, using community tools like cafes, sports, and public events to reduce stigma, secure local funding, and foster inclusion.

KENYA

IPCA (Infection Prevention & Control Associates) is a for-profit limited company with over 10 years of experience in providing technical assistance to strengthen resilient health systems. IPCA focuses on key program areas including health system strengthening, HIV, TB, malaria, quality improvement, data use for decision-making, and infection prevention and control—with an emphasis on general infection control, antimicrobial resistance and healthcare waste management.

PractHealth is a Kenyan healthcare consulting firm offering practical solutions to health and development challenges across Sub-Saharan Africa. With expertise in public health, health systems, supply chains, and digital health, it supports strategy, policy, evaluation, and public-private partnerships. Through its consulting and pharmaceutical arms, PractHealth delivers quality medical products and partners with global leaders like Merck. Its work advances health equity, universal coverage, and stronger health systems across the region.

MALAWI

Paradiso TB Patients’ Trust is a grassroots, community-based organization founded by TB survivors. It aims to improve the lives of those affected by tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS, particularly in marginalized and rural areas. Operating in over 20 communities, Paradiso mobilizes peer educators and volunteers for awareness campaigns, referral of symptomatic individuals, treatment adherence support, and stigma reduction. The organization also provides nutritional support, orphan care, and psychosocial support. Paradiso is a key civil society voice in Malawi’s national TB response, contributing to patient-led advocacy, capacity building for community-based organizations, and expanding community TB care models.

MOZAMBIQUE

Comité para Saúde de Moçambique (CSM) is a Mozambican NGO strengthening primary healthcare through public health, education, and civic engagement. Since 2010, it has led projects on HIV, maternal health, WASH, youth leadership, and environmental health. Working with government and global partners, CSM provides training, digital tools, and community mobilization to promote equitable, evidence-based healthcare and citizen participation in health governance.

Fanelo Ya Mina Institute is a women and youth-led nonprofit founded in 2011. It advances gender equality and positive masculinities by engaging men and boys as allies. The organization challenges patriarchal norms, promoting shared caregiving, responsible fatherhood, and gender-based violence prevention through campaigns, school programs, peer mentoring, community dialogues and advocacy. Fanelo Ya Mina also trains local leaders to address harmful gender dynamics, fostering healthier families and equitable communities by shifting norms and encouraging male accountability in social justice.

MYANMAR

MNMA (Myanmar Nurses and Midwives Association) is a voluntary professional organization. It strengthens the workforce through continuous professional development, advocacy, and leadership. MNMA offers training, education, and networking, representing members in policy. Collaborating with national and international partners, it improves maternal, newborn, and child health, promotes evidence-based practice, and enhances healthcare quality.

THE PHILIPPINES

Culion Foundation, Inc. (CFI) is a non-profit development organization founded in 1976, rooted in Culion Island's history as a colony for persons with leprosy. It addresses health (TB/leprosy, maternal/child health), environmental (marine protection, mangrove rehab), and community development challenges across the Philippines, integrating grassroots efforts with systems strengthening. CFI also conducts research, disaster preparedness, and youth education, partnering with local governments and global donors for sustainable, community-owned solutions. With 48+ years of experience, CFI is known for its evidence-based health interventions and award-winning environmental and community development programs, fostering resilient communities.

Connected Women is a multi-awarded organization that upskills women from underserved communities for tech careers. With 2,000+ trained AI data annotation specialists, the data services business unit, Mettamatch, delivers high-quality ethical AI services at scale to global clients. Recognized globally by MIT, UN Women, and ITU, the organization also serves a 200,000-strong community of Filipino women through pioneering technology programs, advancing SDGs through responsible AI development, inclusive innovation, and women's economic empowerment.

SOUTH AFRICA

AQUITY Innovations NPC, a non-profit founded in 2010, strengthens public health systems and improves healthcare delivery across Southern Africa. They focus on local capacity development to combat TB, HIV, and other infectious diseases. AQUITY offers technical assistance in health financing, human resources, private sector engagement, and digital innovation (predictive modeling, geospatial analytics) for evidence-based interventions. Their community-centered approach ensures inclusive access to care for underserved populations, partnering with governments, donors, and stakeholders to scale sustainable health solutions.

TANZANIA

Part of the New Dimension Consulting group, NEDICO (established in 2006) delivers high-quality technical and managerial consulting services across East and Southern Africa. With offices in Harare, Namibia, Kenya, and Dar es Salaam, NEDICO supports health, development, and governance programs through monitoring & evaluation, operational research, strategic planning, and program management. The firm has facilitated data roadmap workshops, TB roadmap planning, and public sector engagements, enhancing the capacity of governments and NGOs to use data-driven insights and improve service delivery.

UGANDA

The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) is Uganda’s pioneering HIV/AIDS service NGO, founded in 1987. With over 4,000 members, TASO provides comprehensive care, including counseling, community mobilization, medical support, TB/HIV integration, lab strengthening, and advocacy. It actively contributes to TB elimination strategies, ARV and TB drug provision, community monitoring, and national policy development. Recognized for its leadership in health systems and social services, TASO continues scaling services and research across Uganda and beyond.

UZBEKISTAN

RIEC Intilish is a national NGO and info-education center operating across all 14 regions of Uzbekistan, dedicated to improving health and social protection for vulnerable populations. Working with US AID, UNODC, and local entities, Intilish supports “End TB Uzbekistan” programs providing psychological support, social assistance, counseling, and referrals for TB patients—especially children and prison-affected populations. Its broader mission includes enhancing well-being, education, and integration of those affected by infectious diseases, psychiatric conditions, addiction, and incarceration.

VIETNAM

FIT (Friends for International Tuberculosis Relief, (www.tbhelp.org) is a Germany-founded NGO focused on ending TB and combatting other infectious and non-communicable diseases through service delivery, technical assistance, economic evaluation, research and policy translation. Core competencies include active case finding/detection, public private partnership, AI & diagnostic evaluation, social protection and support, and community engagement. FIT operates in 14/34 provinces of Vietnam in close collaboration with national and provincial governments and authorities in TB, HIV and public health, and 3,000+ public and private healthcare providers from primary to central levels, and with strong ties to finance, foreign affairs and public security authorities.

ZIMBABWE

The Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT), established in 2019 and legally registered as a trust, is a scientific NGO focused on improving health among marginalized communities. UZT designs, implements, and evaluates public health programs on TB, lung health, and non-communicable diseases, working within national priorities. It is actively engaged in integrated community TB/silicosis screening, with other risk factors such as HIV, malnutrition and alcohol misuse disorders, with funding from the Stop TB Partnership. UZT has managed multimillion grants and cooperative agreements from USAID; CDC; the Global Fund and other funding agencies.