Our Programs

Disease Prevention

Preventing illness before it becomes a greater burden.

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Program Overview

This program promotes preventive health behaviours and increases awareness of conditions and risk factors that affect individuals and communities.

What We Focus On

  • Infectious disease prevention
  • Noncommunicable disease prevention
  • Hygiene and sanitation
  • Healthy lifestyle promotion
  • Environmental health awareness
  • Early detection and appropriate health-seeking behaviour
  • Risk communication and community sensitization

Who We Serve

Individuals, households, schools, community groups and populations facing preventable health risks.

How We Work

HS-PHI takes a community-centered, evidence-informed approach. Activities are designed around local needs, delivered with relevant stakeholders, and reviewed for learning and improvement.

Expected Impact

To help communities move from reacting to illness toward preventing avoidable health problems.

Get Involved

Interested in volunteering, partnering, supporting an activity, or learning more about this program? We would love to hear from you.