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  • Neftaly To contribute to increase domestic funding included in national budgets for malaria elimination and re-emergence prevention in 8 Host Countries by year 5 through IDB loans and financial incentives to be provided through a ‘results based funding modality’.

    Neftaly To contribute to increase domestic funding included in national budgets for malaria elimination and re-emergence prevention in 8 Host Countries by year 5 through IDB loans and financial incentives to be provided through a ‘results based funding modality’.

    Neftaly’s Strategic Contribution to Strengthening Domestic Funding for Malaria Elimination in 8 Host Countries

    At Neftaly, we understand that malaria elimination and the prevention of its re-emergence require not only strong health systems but also sustained and predictable financing. That’s why we are committed to supporting 8 Host Countries in increasing domestic funding allocations for malaria through innovative financing mechanisms, including Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) loans and results-based funding modalities.

    Our Vision:

    To ensure malaria is eliminated and does not resurge, countries must take ownership of financing their health priorities. Neftaly’s strategy empowers governments to increase domestic investments, integrate malaria into national development agendas, and link health outcomes to financial performance.

    Our Objectives by Year 5:

    • Increase Domestic Budget Allocations: Support governments in mobilizing and prioritizing domestic resources for malaria in national health budgets, ensuring sustainability beyond donor funding.
    • Facilitate Access to IDB Loans: Assist countries in navigating and securing IDB financing instruments, tailored to support health system strengthening and malaria elimination efforts.
    • Implement Results-Based Funding Modalities: Collaborate with partners to design and deploy performance-based financial incentives, ensuring that funding is linked directly to measurable outcomes in malaria reduction and elimination.
    • Build Capacity for Financial Management: Provide technical assistance to ministries of health and finance to enhance public financial management, accountability, and strategic investment in malaria programs.
    • Promote Evidence-Based Advocacy: Equip stakeholders with data, tools, and evidence to advocate for increased domestic investment and policy prioritization of malaria within national development frameworks.

    The Neftaly Advantage:

    • Regional Expertise: Deep understanding of the health financing landscape across African host countries.
    • Multi-sectoral Collaboration: Strong partnerships with development banks, governments, and civil society.
    • Focus on Sustainability: Long-term vision aligned with global malaria elimination goals and regional economic development.

    By Year 5, Neftaly aims to see substantial increases in national budget allocations for malaria programs across 8 Host Countries—unlocking new IDB financing and achieving measurable progress through results-based funding approaches that reward real impact.

  • Neftaly To contribute to the reduction of HIV/AIDS and TB related morbidity and mortality among cross border and mobile populations including refugees in IGAD member countries

    Neftaly To contribute to the reduction of HIV/AIDS and TB related morbidity and mortality among cross border and mobile populations including refugees in IGAD member countries

    Neftaly’s Regional Commitment: Reducing HIV/AIDS and TB-Related Morbidity and Mortality Among Mobile Populations in IGAD Member States

    Mobile and cross-border populations, including refugees and migrant workers, face unique vulnerabilities and limited access to essential health services—placing them at greater risk for HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis (TB). In line with regional health priorities, Neftaly is committed to reducing the burden of HIV/AIDS and TB-related morbidity and mortality among these underserved groups across IGAD member countries.

    Our Mission:

    To ensure that no one is left behind in the fight against HIV and TB by supporting the development of inclusive, accessible, and cross-border health strategies that serve the needs of mobile and displaced populations in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region.

    Strategic Objectives:

    • Strengthen Cross-Border Health Systems: Support the development of coordinated cross-border health services to ensure continuity of care for individuals moving between countries.
    • Increase Access to Testing and Treatment: Facilitate access to HIV and TB testing, treatment, and prevention services for refugees, asylum seekers, truck drivers, seasonal laborers, and nomadic populations.
    • Community Outreach and Awareness: Deploy culturally sensitive, multilingual outreach campaigns to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage early diagnosis and treatment adherence.
    • Data Sharing and Surveillance: Promote regional collaboration on surveillance systems, data sharing, and health information management to track disease trends and improve cross-border response.
    • Capacity Building and Integration: Train health workers, border officials, and community volunteers to identify, refer, and support individuals at risk, and integrate services into existing national and regional health systems.
    • Policy Advocacy: Engage with IGAD, national governments, and partners to strengthen regional policies that uphold the right to health for mobile populations and refugees.

    Our Impact:

    By working across borders and sectors, Neftaly aims to:

    • Reduce new infections and deaths from HIV/AIDS and TB
    • Improve treatment continuity for mobile and displaced individuals
    • Enhance health system responsiveness across IGAD countries
    • Foster regional solidarity in addressing public health threats
  • Neftaly To contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and TB incidence among cross border and mobile populations including refugees in IGAD member countries

    Neftaly To contribute to the reduction of new HIV infections and TB incidence among cross border and mobile populations including refugees in IGAD member countries

    Neftaly’s Regional Commitment: Reducing New HIV Infections and TB Incidence Among Cross-Border and Mobile Populations in IGAD Member Countries

    Cross-border and mobile populations—including refugees, migrant workers, pastoralists, and transport workers—face heightened vulnerability to HIV and tuberculosis (TB) due to limited access to health services, social exclusion, and mobility-related disruptions in care. Recognizing these unique challenges, Neftaly is committed to contributing to the reduction of new HIV infections and TB incidence across IGAD member states.

    Our Mission:

    To strengthen regional, national, and local capacities to provide inclusive, accessible, and continuous HIV and TB prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services to mobile and displaced populations across the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region.

    Strategic Focus Areas:

    • Cross-Border Health Service Integration: Support the harmonization and coordination of HIV and TB services across IGAD borders to ensure continuity of care for mobile populations.
    • Community Engagement and Health Education: Implement culturally appropriate awareness campaigns that target high-risk groups with accurate information about HIV and TB prevention, testing, and treatment adherence.
    • Access to Testing and Treatment: Expand outreach and mobile health services to provide HIV testing, TB screening, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and TB treatment in refugee settlements, border towns, and high-transit areas.
    • Health Workforce Capacity Building: Train border health officials, community health workers, and local partners to improve early detection, treatment linkage, and follow-up for HIV and TB cases.
    • Surveillance and Data Sharing: Strengthen regional disease surveillance systems and promote cross-border data sharing to identify hotspots, track treatment outcomes, and respond rapidly to emerging trends.
    • Policy Advocacy and Collaboration: Work with IGAD, national governments, and other stakeholders to develop and implement policies that protect the health rights of mobile and displaced populations.

    Our Impact:

    By delivering targeted, cross-border interventions, Neftaly aims to:

    • Reduce the number of new HIV infections among mobile and cross-border populations
    • Lower TB incidence and support successful treatment outcomes
    • Improve access to continuous and equitable healthcare
    • Strengthen regional solidarity and public health collaboration across IGAD countries

    Neftaly stands with IGAD member countries in creating a regional health framework that leaves no one behind—regardless of where they live, move, or seek refuge.

  • Neftaly To contribute towards the reduction of the TB burden in the mining sector in Southern African countries

    Neftaly To contribute towards the reduction of the TB burden in the mining sector in Southern African countries

    Neftaly: Reducing the TB Burden in the Mining Sector Across Southern Africa

    Introduction

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the most serious health challenges affecting mineworkers and their communities across Southern Africa. The mining sector—characterized by harsh working conditions, poor ventilation, silica dust exposure, and frequent cross-border migration—has historically recorded disproportionately high rates of TB infection.

    Neftaly (South African Youth Project) is committed to transforming this narrative by contributing meaningfully to the reduction of the TB burden in the mining sector, through innovative health education, advocacy, and community-driven solutions.

    The Challenge

    Mineworkers are up to 10 times more likely to contract TB than the general population, due to:

    • Prolonged exposure to dust and cramped working conditions
    • Limited access to consistent health services, especially for migrant workers
    • Stigma and fear that delay diagnosis and treatment
    • Weak integration between public and occupational health systems

    These risks extend beyond mine sites, affecting surrounding communities and contributing to regional TB transmission, especially in border areas and migrant corridors.

    Neftaly’s Strategic Contribution

    Neftaly is taking a multi-level, cross-sectoral approach to reduce TB among mineworkers and mining communities in Southern Africa, focusing on prevention, education, early detection, and system strengthening:

    1. Health Education and Awareness Campaigns

    We conduct TB awareness campaigns tailored specifically for mining populations. This includes:

    • On-site workplace health education sessions
    • Multilingual educational materials designed for low-literacy audiences
    • TB awareness roadshows in mining towns and labor-sending areas

    2. Community Mobilization and Peer Support

    Neftaly trains peer educators and youth health champions from mining communities to:

    • Identify TB symptoms early and refer individuals for screening
    • Combat stigma and misinformation
    • Provide psychosocial support for individuals undergoing TB treatment

    3. Strengthening Access to TB Services

    We collaborate with local clinics, mobile health providers, and mining companies to:

    • Facilitate mobile TB screening units at mines and hostels
    • Distribute masks, educational materials, and treatment support tools
    • Improve follow-up and adherence through digital health reminders

    4. Advocacy for Policy and Systems Change

    Neftaly works with regional bodies, mining associations, and government health departments to advocate for:

    • Improved occupational health policies
    • Better integration of public and private sector TB services
    • Cross-border referral systems to ensure continuity of care for migrant workers

    5. Data and Impact Monitoring

    Our programs include robust monitoring to track:

    • TB case identification and referral rates
    • Treatment adherence and completion outcomes
    • Community attitudes toward TB over time

    Regional Reach and Impact

    Neftaly’s efforts are being implemented in key mining areas and labor-sending regions across countries including:

    • South Africa
    • Lesotho
    • Mozambique
    • Zimbabwe
    • Zambia
    • Namibia

    Our work is aligned with regional frameworks such as the SADC TB in the Mining Sector Initiative (TIMS) and contributes to national TB strategic plans.

    Achievements So Far

    • Over 50,000 mineworkers and community members reached through TB education campaigns
    • More than 200 youth peer educators trained and deployed
    • Increased TB screening uptake in targeted mining communities
    • Enhanced collaboration between public health systems and mine-based clinics

    Looking Ahead

    Neftaly will continue to expand its work to:

    • Strengthen the role of youth in TB prevention in mining communities
    • Support regional coordination for migrant-friendly TB services
    • Address co-infections like HIV-TB through integrated programming
    • Advocate for healthier, safer, and more equitable mining environments

    Conclusion

    TB in the mining sector is not just a health issue—it is a matter of human rights, occupational justice, and regional development. Through strategic partnerships, grassroots mobilization, and regional collaboration, Neftaly is making a measurable difference in the fight against TB in Southern Africa’s mining sector.