I am pleased to present the Annual Report for the financial year 2024-25, a year that carried forward IHAT’s mission to strengthen public health through evidence-based, equitable and sustainable approaches. Our continued emphasis on program science, data-driven decision-making, and regular self-reflection has continued to guide our work and deepened our impact.
Over the year, IHAT has strengthened its collaboration with state governments to enhance health systems and ensure quality service delivery across maternal and newborn health, family planning, nutrition, and tuberculosis control. We have built on our core strengths of capacity development, quality improvement, and institutionalisation of best practices, while embracing innovation and technology to expand our reach and effectiveness.
In collaboration with state health departments, technical support was extended to strengthen maternal and newborn care by activating referral facilities, expanding newborn care units, and providing sustained mentoring for healthcare providers. In family planning, our efforts focused on ensuring access to a full range of contraceptive choices and strengthening counselling services. In nutrition, we partnered with the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) to reinforce community platforms and promote positive health behaviours. Our tuberculosis programme has continued to expand diagnostic access and engage the private sector, accelerating progress toward the national goal of elimination.
These accomplishments reflect the power of collaboration, bringing together government leadership, technical expertise, and community participation. They also reaffirm IHAT’s commitment to using data not only to measure progress but to continually refine strategies in response to evolving challenges.
As we look ahead, IHAT remains committed to scaling proven health solutions and strengthening data-informed decision-making across health systems. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our partnerships – notably with the governments, donors, frontline cadre and community stakeholders and the dedicated IHAT team for their trust, and unwavering commitment to improving health outcomes for all.
Shajy Isac
Managing Trustee
