Biography
I am a social scientist with two years of experience at a Non Governemental Organisation in Madagascar. I am involved since two years in organisation and operational follow up and data analysis for qualitative researches conducted in the research department. The principal research project I am working on is the Community Health Workers' (CHWs) project aiming in strengthening CHW in community based care to prevent tuberculosis and HIV in Madagascar. Preparing currently a project called CAREMA: Catalysing the HIV- Response in Madagascar: A cross sectoral Research Iniciative and Action. I am pationate absout qualitative research and Health System strengthening.
Key Impacts
Strengthening community health workers’ engagement in TB prevention and care in Madagascar: Recommendations from the workforce themselves
Addressing CHWs’ identified needs can significantly strengthen their role in TB prevention and control. Implementation research is essential to guide, adapt, and evaluate strategies, ensuring they effectively respond to public health needs.
Source: Conference 2024
Using design thinking to translate evidence into strategy: A case study on strengthening community health workers in TB prevention and care in Madagascar
This case study illustrates how design thinking can translate research into public health strategies. The developed strategy will be implemented in a pilot zone, with implementation research guiding its impact evaluation and informing organisational and national policies to sustainably strengthen CHWs’ engagement in TB prevention and care.
Source: Conference 2024