OUR PROGRAMS aim to save lives and reduce disease, while helping governments create sustainable health systems. We operate 11 programs across four health areas, with a global team of science, business and technical experts supporting the entire organization. Infectious Diseases Four infectious diseases cause the majority of deaths in low- and middle-income countries around the world. CHAI has built on the expertise of staff and the on-the-ground experience developed with our HIV work, to address each of these diseases, in partnership with governments, donors, and other key stakeholders. See Our Programs In This Area Women, Newborn, and Children’s Health Women and children suffer the greatest burden from disease globally. CHAI has significantly increased access to recommended treatments for diarrhea and pneumonia, the largest killers of children under five; made critical vaccines that protect against childhood illnesses more affordable; is combating chronic malnutrition; and is dramatically and sustainably reducing maternal and newborn deaths and ensuring that women have access to the tools they need to safely plan their families to improve health outcomes and economic well-being. See Our Programs In This Area Universal Health Coverage CHAI’s founding mission and ultimate goal is to help countries create high-quality, sustainable health care systems that provide universal health coverage for all people. To achieve this, we work with governments to strengthen national financing systems, including establishing national health insurance plans, that can be sustained for years to come. We also help develop systems to educate healthcare professionals at all levels and to build sufficient physical infrastructure to deliver health services. See Our Programs In This Area Non-Communicable Diseases Each year, 15 million people die from non-communicable diseases between the ages of 30 and 69. Over 85 percent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Cardiovascular diseases account for the most deaths, followed by cancers, respiratory diseases and diabetes. CHAI recently began work in this area with the launch of our cancer program in 2015. Cancer is a growing issue in sub-Saharan Africa, where incidence is projected to increase by 85 percent in the next 15 years. CHAI is working with the American Cancer Society to lower the cost of lifesaving chemotherapies, increase access to diagnosis and treatment, and help governments develop plans to comprehensively manage the disease. See Our Programs In This Area Cross-Cutting Experts CHAI works with governments and companies around the world to fundamentally change the economics of global health. Using a holistic, business-minded approach to secure lower prices for key commodities such as medication and diagnostics, improve laboratories, and connect decision-makers with the high-quality evidence they need to inform health policy, CHAI helps patients in low- and middle-income countries access the care and treatment they need. Our science and business experts work across the organization to support our program and country teams. Market Shaping Global Health Sciences Connect with CHAI Get monthly updates about our work, major news, and invites to upcoming events. Subscribe About Us History Leadership Team Board of Directors Our Values How We Work Our Approach Guiding Principles Core Competencies Our Programs Infectious Diseases Women, Newborn, and Children’s Health Universal Health Non-Communicable Diseases Cross-Cutting Experts Where We Work Resource Center RFPs Annual Reports Financial Statements Press Room Blog Contact Join Our Team Ⓒ 2021 Privacy Policy Terms