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IRS Global — Integrated Research Solutions Global

Thematic Area

Community Health

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Overview

Strengthening resilient, people-centred health systems

IRS Global supports governments, development partners, humanitarian organizations, and academic institutions in strengthening resilient and people-centred health systems through high-quality research, monitoring, evaluation, technical assistance, and evidence generation.

Our expertise spans primary health care, eye health and vision care, maternal, newborn, child and adolescent health, sexual and reproductive health, family planning, nutrition, immunization, communicable and non-communicable diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria, neglected tropical diseases, mental health and psychosocial support, disability-inclusive health services, health systems strengthening, universal health coverage, health policy and governance, digital health, disease surveillance, infection prevention and control, health emergency preparedness, environmental and climate-resilient health, WASH, social and behaviour change, operational research, implementation science, and public health data analytics.

We also have extensive experience in eye health systems strengthening, avoidable blindness prevention, vision screening, refractive error services, cataract and diabetic retinopathy programmes, school eye health, inclusive eye care, eye health accessibility, and integrated community eye health initiatives.

We work closely with governments, UN agencies, international NGOs, academic institutions, and development partners to generate evidence that strengthens health systems, improves service delivery, informs policy, and advances equitable health outcomes for all.

Focus Areas

  • Primary Health Care
  • Eye Health & Vision Care
  • Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health
  • Sexual & Reproductive Health, Family Planning
  • Nutrition & Immunization
  • Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases
  • TB, HIV/AIDS, Malaria & Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
  • Disability-Inclusive Health Services
  • Health Systems Strengthening & UHC
  • Health Policy & Governance
  • Digital Health & Disease Surveillance
  • Infection Prevention & Control
  • Health Emergency Preparedness
  • Environmental & Climate-Resilient Health
  • Social & Behaviour Change

Eye Health Systems Strengthening

Building sustainable, well-integrated eye care services within broader primary health systems.

Avoidable Blindness Prevention

Early detection, screening, and treatment pathways that prevent unnecessary loss of vision.

Vision Screening & Refractive Error Services

Community and school-based screening programmes linked to accessible correction services.

Cataract & Diabetic Retinopathy Programmes

Evidence generation and technical support for surgical and clinical eye care service delivery.

School Eye Health

Integrated screening and referral systems reaching children through the education system.

Inclusive & Accessible Eye Care

Ensuring eye health services are disability-inclusive, equitable, and reach underserved communities.

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