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  • Neftaly Decreasing the burden of TB in Romania through reforming the TB control system and strengthening the management of drug resistant forms of

    Neftaly Decreasing the burden of TB in Romania through reforming the TB control system and strengthening the management of drug resistant forms of

    Neftaly: Decreasing the Burden of TB in Romania Through Reforming the TB Control System and Strengthening the Management of Drug-Resistant Forms

    Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical public health challenge in Romania, which bears one of the highest TB burdens in the European Union. Despite progress in recent years, the emergence of drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) and systemic inefficiencies continue to threaten national TB control efforts. Neftaly is committed to supporting Romania in its fight against TB by contributing to the reform of its TB control system and enhancing the management of drug-resistant forms of the disease.

    Addressing the Core Challenges

    The current TB control system in Romania faces several key issues:

    • Fragmented service delivery between primary care, public health institutions, and hospitals
    • Insufficient diagnostic capacity, particularly for rapid drug resistance testing
    • Gaps in patient-centered care, leading to poor treatment adherence
    • Limited integration of social support and mental health services for TB patients

    These challenges are compounded in the management of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) TB, which require longer, more complex, and more expensive treatment regimens.

    Neftaly’s Strategic Response

    Neftaly’s strategy focuses on systemic reform and targeted capacity-building through the following pillars:

    1. Modernizing TB Surveillance and Diagnostics

    We support the scale-up of rapid molecular diagnostics (such as GeneXpert and line probe assays) to ensure timely and accurate detection of drug resistance. Enhanced electronic reporting systems will also enable real-time tracking and response.

    2. Improving Access to Quality Treatment

    Neftaly works with national partners to ensure that patients with TB and DR-TB receive WHO-recommended, shorter, and more effective treatment regimens. This includes improving drug supply chains, reducing treatment delays, and decentralizing care delivery.

    3. Strengthening Human Resources and Clinical Management

    Training healthcare providers on the latest TB and DR-TB management guidelines is key. Neftaly facilitates workshops and mentoring for clinicians, nurses, and community health workers across Romania, improving quality of care and case management.

    4. Promoting Patient-Centered, Community-Based Care

    Neftaly advocates for a shift from hospital-based to ambulatory, community-driven TB care. By involving civil society and patient organizations, we promote adherence, reduce stigma, and improve treatment outcomes.

    5. Policy Advocacy and System Reform

    Neftaly engages with government stakeholders to align Romania’s TB response with international best practices. This includes revising national protocols, securing sustainable financing, and integrating TB control within broader health system reforms.

    Results We Aim For

    Through this comprehensive approach, Neftaly aims to:

    • Reduce TB incidence and mortality in Romania
    • Improve detection and treatment success rates of DR-TB
    • Strengthen national capacity for disease surveillance, treatment, and prevention
    • Promote equity in access to TB services, especially for vulnerable and marginalized populations
  • Neftaly To expand and enhance high-quality community TB care while strengthening program management and evidence-based approaches to TB care

    Neftaly To expand and enhance high-quality community TB care while strengthening program management and evidence-based approaches to TB care

    Neftaly: Advancing High-Quality Community TB Care

    At Neftaly, we are committed to transforming the landscape of tuberculosis (TB) care through community-driven, high-quality, and sustainable interventions. Our goal is to expand and enhance community TB care services while strengthening program management and leveraging evidence-based approaches to ensure lasting impact.

    Our Strategic Objectives

    1. Expand Access to Community-Based TB Care
      We focus on bringing TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention services closer to the people who need them most—within their own communities. By training and supporting local health workers, we ensure that individuals receive timely and effective care in a trusted, accessible environment.
    2. Enhance Quality and Continuity of Care
      Neftaly is dedicated to ensuring that every person affected by TB receives standardized, high-quality care from diagnosis to treatment completion. We integrate patient-centered practices and ensure adherence through supportive follow-ups, counseling, and the use of digital technologies.
    3. Strengthen Program Management Capacity
      Robust systems are essential for scaling TB care effectively. Neftaly works with government bodies, NGOs, and local stakeholders to improve the planning, coordination, monitoring, and accountability of TB programs. We support data-driven decision-making and sustainable financing models.
    4. Promote Evidence-Based Practices
      Our interventions are guided by the latest global guidelines and research. We invest in operational research, impact evaluations, and continuous learning to refine strategies and scale up proven approaches. This evidence-based model ensures that our TB programs are effective, efficient, and scalable.
    5. Community Empowerment and Engagement
      Neftaly empowers communities to take ownership of TB prevention and care through education, stigma reduction, and active participation in TB response. We foster trust and collaboration between healthcare providers and community members to build resilient health systems from the ground up.

    Our Impact

    • Increased TB detection and treatment success rates through decentralized services
    • Enhanced program accountability and real-time monitoring systems
    • Improved patient outcomes through personalized care plans
    • Strengthened capacity of community health workers and local health facilities

    Partner With Neftaly

    Neftaly welcomes partnerships with governments, international agencies, NGOs, and funders to amplify our efforts. Together, we can achieve our shared vision: a TB-free world through high-quality, accessible, and evidence-based community care.

  • Neftaly Strengthening of community systems for sustained HIV response among people who inject drugs in Eastern Africa

    Neftaly Strengthening of community systems for sustained HIV response among people who inject drugs in Eastern Africa

    Neftaly: Strengthening Community Systems for a Sustained HIV Response Among People Who Inject Drugs in Eastern Africa

    Overview

    Neftaly recognizes the vital role that community systems play in driving sustainable, effective HIV responses — particularly among marginalized populations such as people who inject drugs (PWID). In Eastern Africa, stigma, criminalization, and limited access to harm reduction services continue to hinder HIV prevention and treatment outcomes for PWID. Through community system strengthening (CSS), Neftaly aims to empower local structures, networks, and civil society to lead and sustain high-impact interventions for PWID in the region.


    Objective

    To build resilient, inclusive, and community-led systems that effectively support and sustain the HIV response for people who inject drugs in Eastern Africa, while advancing rights-based and harm reduction approaches.


    Strategic Focus Areas

    1. Capacity Building of Community-Based Organizations (CBOs)

    • Support CBOs and peer-led networks with training in HIV service delivery, harm reduction, advocacy, and monitoring.
    • Enhance organizational management skills including governance, resource mobilization, and strategic planning.
    • Facilitate the formal recognition of PWID-led organizations in national HIV and health structures.

    2. Community-Led Service Delivery

    • Scale up community-based HIV testing, needle and syringe programs (NSPs), opioid substitution therapy (OST), and linkage to ART.
    • Expand outreach through mobile clinics, peer educators, and safe consumption spaces.
    • Integrate HIV services with mental health, TB care, hepatitis management, and overdose prevention.

    3. Policy Advocacy and Legal Literacy

    • Equip communities with the tools to advocate for drug policy reform and the decriminalization of drug use.
    • Train peer educators and outreach workers to provide legal literacy and referrals to rights-based support services.
    • Engage communities in national consultations and policy dialogues to ensure meaningful participation of PWID.

    4. Strengthening Community Monitoring and Accountability

    • Support the use of community-led monitoring tools to assess service quality, accessibility, and gaps.
    • Facilitate feedback mechanisms between communities, service providers, and governments.
    • Promote data-driven advocacy using real-time evidence collected from the community level.

    5. Enhancing Partnerships and Coordination

    • Foster partnerships between CBOs, national AIDS programs, health ministries, law enforcement, and regional bodies.
    • Support South-to-South collaboration and knowledge exchange among Eastern African countries on effective community-led models.
    • Facilitate inclusion of PWID representatives in decision-making platforms and funding mechanisms.

    Outcomes and Impact

    • Improved access to and retention in HIV services for PWID across Eastern Africa.
    • Stronger, more resilient community systems that can lead, sustain, and expand harm reduction interventions.
    • Empowered and organized PWID communities that are actively shaping national and regional HIV responses.
    • Policy environments that support public health–driven approaches, reduce stigma, and uphold human rights.

    Conclusion

    Neftaly’s approach to strengthening community systems is rooted in the belief that sustainable HIV responses must be led by those most affected. By equipping PWID communities in Eastern Africa with the tools, platforms, and partnerships they need, Neftaly is building a future where no one is left behind in the fight against HIV.