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Malaria is the third most common cause of illness in Zimbabwe. Approximately 1 in 12 children die before their fifth birthday due to malaria, according to the 2010 Demographic and Health Survey. While the country had made progress in the last decade,…

Decoding is an essential skill to read words that a person may only have heard spoken. It is not just important for children. Millions of U.S. adults are non-literate or can perform only simple, literacy tasks. They need decoding skills, too—although…

After the initial 2016 Zika virus outbreak in Brazil and other countries, the public’s concern waned, and but the Zika virus still posed a threat to women who were pregnant or planning to become pregnant throughout the Americas. In the midst of a rapidly…

Citizen Schools is a non-profit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for children in low-income communities. The organization mobilizes a “second shift” of afternoon educators who provide academic support, leadership…

Millions of Cambodians have risen from poverty, yet many still live in vulnerable conditions. The government of Cambodia recognized that accelerating the growth of the horticulture sector would bring new opportunities, enabling farmers to benefit from…

Abt Global was subcontracted by RMC Research to help the National Institute for Literacy promote the findings and recommendations of the National Early Literacy Panel. The Panel synthesized research on the teaching of literacy and literacy-related skills…

To successfully address homelessness in the U.S., we need to understand the extent of the challenge at local, state levels.

The Abt team developed, implemented, and evaluated a communication campaign to increase education about and awareness of heart valve disease among the public, those at risk, and healthcare professionals.  

Influenza is a periodic and potentially fatal illness, so it is vital to monitor the flu vaccine coverage of groups targeted for vaccination, including pregnant women and healthcare providers (HCPs). Abt Global works with the Centers for Disease Control…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is charged with creating the expertise, information, and tools needed for health promotion, disease prevention, injury and disability, and preparedness. As a result, CDC needs partners poised to…