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FIND India

FIND established its India office in New Delhi in 2007 in order to be closer to the people we serve. Our work encompasses research and development, the evaluation of potential new diagnostics, and improving access to care for patients.

FIND India is supporting the government in achieving national public health goals and strengthening India’s health system for long-term resilience and sustainability.

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Elimination of Tuberculosis

India has the world’s highest burden of tuberculosis (TB). Since its establishment, FIND India has been working closely with the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) to advance diagnostic innovations and expand access to high-quality testing. FIND’s strategy centres on leveraging cutting-edge molecular diagnostics, strengthening public and private healthcare systems, ensuring private healthcare providers have access to diagnostic tools like CBNAAT and Truenat, and improving access to TB preventive treatment for vulnerable populations. We are also tackling drug-resistant TB (DR-TB) through expanding drug-susceptibility testing (DST).

Antimicrobial Resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top 10 global health threats. In India, prohibitive diagnostic costs, absence of point-of-care tests (PoCTs) for many diseases, and easy access to antimicrobials through informal providers drive inappropriate ‘just-in-case’ usage, escalating the AMR crisis. FIND India seeks to improve testing and surveillance to ensure that patients receive appropriate treatment based on accurate diagnostics and antibiotic drugs continue to work for as long as possible. We are working with partners and donors to investigate the impact of a package of diagnostic tools, innovative clinical algorithms, and training and communication activities on outpatient acute fever case management.

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Health System Strengthening

FIND India is working to ensure that the healthcare infrastructure in India is resilient, responsive, and capable of handling both infectious and non-communicable diseases. In collaboration with state and national governments, FIND India has enhanced diagnostic services by upgrading lab infrastructure, particularly in underserved areas. We have introduced airborne infection control (AIC) measures in health facilities, such as germicidal ultraviolet (UVGI) systems, training for more than 700 staff on AIC protocols. We are also empowering healthcare workers by offering specialized training programmes to boost local capacity in diagnostic services.

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Women’s Health and Empowerment

FIND India is committed to advancing women’s health by addressing critical gaps in access to early detection and treatment services for diseases that disproportionately affect women, especially those in underserved and rural communities. We focus on empowering women in healthcare, engaging them as community health champions and advocates for better healthcare outcomes. In addition, FIND India works to address broader social and cultural barriers that prevent women from accessing healthcare driving systemic changes that improve the overall health and well-being of women in India. For example, through policy-based advocacy around more sensitive screening strategies, we are accelerating screening and diagnosis of cervical cancer in the country.

About FIND India

FIND’s portfolio in India has expanded significantly. Alongside a continued focus on TB diagnostics we are working on a wide variety of technical and community-level interventions across the country. The FIND portfolio in India has expanded significantly in recent years, and now oversees programmes and projects throughout Southeast Asia. We work in partnership with both the public and private sectors as well as the Government of India on a wide array of technical and community-level interventions.

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      Relating to FIND in India, reported in line with the Section 8 (Indian) Companies Act 2013.

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      Prevention of sexual harassment policy (POSH)

      Foundation for innovative new diagnostics (FIND) India believes in a positive work environment cantered on its values and requires the effort of all to ensure gender equality and gender justice through all of FIND India interventions and practices.

      Internal complaint committee (ICC)

      The policy has been framed in accordance with the provisions of “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013”. Accordingly, while the policy covers all the key aspects of the Act, for any further clarification reference shall always be made to the Act and its revisions and the provisions of the Act shall prevail.

      Leadership

      FIND India is led by Dr Sarabjit S Chadha