Together for Health, Stand with Science
This year's World Health Day calls on the world to stand with science — to champion the evidence, collaboration, and commitment it takes to turn research into real health gains.
That's exactly what your support makes possible. These aren't experiments — they're proven interventions reaching millions, delivered through government systems built to last.
Here's a look at updates and progress from the first quarter of 2026.
After USAID's exit, Tanzania chose the harder path — and sought the support of Evidence Action to navigate it
A cyclist fundraising to reach over 38,000 children, and a firsthand look at National Deworming Day
German cyclist Tom biked across continents raising thousands for Evidence Action. He arrived in India just in time for National Deworming Day — to see $0.50 treatments and a system designed to reach every child.
Watch his story →"That kind of collaboration, that willingness and desire to be transparent, even when the news might not be good, that is not something that you should take for granted. That's extremely rare in the nonprofit world. And we are extremely grateful to Evidence Action, and to other organizations that we work with, that they engage with us in that way."
World Water Day
Where water flows, equality grows
The water crisis is not gender-neutral. Meet the engineers, health workers, and mothers making safe water a reality across four countries.
View their stories →
Zambia
Zambia went from 45% to 90% screening — and uncovered twice the infections anyone expected
Syphilis prevalence among pregnant women is more than double previous estimates — tens of thousands more babies at risk, and more opportunities to intervene.
Read the story →
From the Field
A weekly dose that fights childhood anemia — and the health worker delivering it door to door
In Jharkhand, health worker Sarita Devi faced rumors and closed doors. But iron syrup reduces childhood anemia risk by 30% — so she kept showing up. Now the parents who turned her away remind neighbors when it's time for the next dose.
Read the story →826 million people can't see up close — and a $1 pair of glasses could change that
Nigeria · MMS Trial
Our prenatal vitamin trial is scaling up — and the numbers make the case
Over the next few years, we expect to reach nearly 1 million pregnant women with multiple micronutrient supplements, preventing 12,000 anemia cases.
More on our MMS trial →AI Access Initiative
Every update above represents a proven solution scaled through government systems designed to last. Your support makes the next one possible.
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