Biography
Ahmad Fuady is a medical doctor and health economist focusing on social protection and infectious disease. He has been currently working as researcher and lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, and a research fellow at the Centre for Social Security Studies, Universitas Indonesia, Indonesia. After completing his PhD which assessed the tuberculosis-related economic impact in Indonesia, he has continued with the psychosocial impact of tuberculosis, including stigma, mental health, and the needs for social support
Key Impacts
Community-based, peer-led psychosocial support was associated with reduced TB stigma and depression among adults with TB in Indonesia: A prospective interventional cohort study
Community-based, peer-led psychosocial support, combining individual and monthly group counselling, has the potential to mitigate TB stigma and depression while improving quality of life among adults with TB in Indonesia. A randomised-controlled trial evaluating the effectiveness of the psychosocial support package is in preparation.
Source: Conference 2024
Stakeholder perspectives on new TB vaccine introduction in Indonesia: Concerns and priorities
TB vaccine introduction in Indonesia requires addressing concerns about efficacy and securing sustainable financing through advocacy for political commitment. Stakeholders recommend targeting both general and high-risk populations. These findings can guide evidence-based planning for future TB vaccine deployment in high-burden settings.
Source: Conference 2024
Evaluating the clinical and economic impact of isoniazid resistance detection in tuberculosis molecular testing in Indonesia
Expanding molecular testing to include INH resistance may improve treatment targeting and reduce long-term programmatic costs, despite higher initial expenditures. These findings support further evaluation of broader drug resistance detection strategies to enhance TB care and control.
Source: Conference 2024
Empowering adults with TB in Indonesia through a community-based, peer-led psychosocial support intervention to reduce stigma and depression: A qualitative study from the TB-CAPS project
Community-based, peer-led psychosocial support, which combined individual and monthly group counselling, was well received among adults with TB in Indonesia. The intervention was considered beneficial and scalable. A randomized-controlled trial evaluation to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of the TB-CAPS intervention at scale in Indonesia is planned.
Source: Conference 2024
Community-based MHPSS models: Experiences from high-burden countries
Impact details available upon request.
Source: Conference 2024