Health
Our mission to support better health for people worldwide is equity-centred, capitalising on countries’ Universal Health Coverage commitments and incorporating GEDSI considerations. We bring expertise in health systems strengthening, policy development, financing, governance, workforce development, capacity strengthening, service provision, digital and data solutions.
We work in partnership with governments and non-state actors to optimise resource use, deliver locally led solutions and strengthen more equitable access to essential health services. We also address infectious and vector-borne disease challenges, particularly those posed by malaria, tuberculosis and HIV.
In the Australian health sector, Abt has been a trusted provider for over 15 years. Working with federal and state departments and primary healthcare networks, our work spans public and population health, behavioural health, veteran health, cancer, rare and undiagnosed disease, disability, palliative care, First Nations health and wellbeing, and the safety, protection and wellbeing of women and children.
Health Programs
Specialised Health Advice Across the Indo-Pacific
Specialist Health Services program provides high quality, tailored technical health advice to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
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Inclusive Health and Education Services in Timor-Leste
The Australian Government’s Australia-Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD), managed by Abt, strengthens Timorese government systems to deliver better quality and more inclusive essential services.
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Strengthening Essential Health Service Delivery in Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea - Australia Transition to Health (PATH) program supports the Government of Papua New Guinea to deliver on its National Health Plan 2021–2030.
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Provincial Leadership Means Better Health Services in Papua New Guinea
Improved provincial financial governance is boosting health services, efficiency, and donor trust across Papua New Guinea with support from Abt.
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When Data Improves Lives: Tackling Nutrition with Better Systems
Strengthening community systems to detect malnutrition early and ensure all children in Timor-Leste have a healthy start.
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Universal Social Assistance for Women and Children of Timor-Leste
Supporting the Government of Timor-Leste to deliver higher-quality primary healthcare, basic education and social protection are the objectives of the Australia Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development (PHD).
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Australian Veterans’ Care Program Evaluation
An evaluation of the Coordinated Veterans’ Care Program confirmed the program’s positive impact on participants' health and satisfaction.
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Controlling the HIV Epidemic in Mozambique
Mozambique has the eighth highest HIV prevalence in the world, with 12.6 percent of adults living with HIV, and one of the highest HIV mortality rates. The country has made strides in testing people for HIV and providing treatment. But a high proportion…
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PMI Evolve: Evolving Vector Control to Fight Malaria
The World Health Organization estimates that about 608,000 people died from malaria in 2022, a slight decrease from the prior year, but still higher than before the onset of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Young children and pregnant women are among the…
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Strengthening Intellectual Disability Health Awareness
The Primary Care Enhancement Program pilot improved the capability of general practitioners to care for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
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Improving Diagnostic Pathways for Rare Diseases in Australia
Abt recommended a variety of ways to improve the diagnostic journey for Tasmanians with a rare disease through a rare disease diagnostic care pathway.
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Assessing Oral Health Services in Victoria’s Schools
Abt evaluated the impact and outcomes of the Smile Squad initiative that provides oral health care in schools.
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