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


