Nations worldwide share these common aspirations: economic growth, social stability and better lives for their people. These goals are dependent on the health and well-being of a nation's citizens. When people are healthy, they are free to pursue their education and their work. They can build families and invest in their future.

The magnitude and complexity of public health problems in the world today, from HIV/AIDS to malaria, create challenges for leaders working to respond to crisis and plan for the future.

Government officials and NGOs require knowledge and technological solutions to zero in on priorities and diagnose the root causes of problems.  They need insight to creatively deploy their resources to tackle these problems in the here and now – and for the long-term.

Without these strategies in place, populations will remain vulnerable and nations will continue to struggle with both unforeseen and persistent health challenges.

For 40 years, we have created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations.

We do this through our ability to harness: