Our Work

Healthcare worker performing a finger-prick blood glucose test for a patient during a home visit
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
CATCH
Completed

Community Access To Cervical Health


SHARE INDIA jointly with Johns Hopkins University to evaluate various strategies in screening the population for Cervical Cancer. The project was initiated in 2002 and completed in 2009, under the guidance of Prof. Keerti Shah and implemented by his associate Dr. Patti Gravitt.

A line of rural patients wearing masks waiting for medical services or screening.

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Clinical Trials
Research
PROTECT-TB
Completed

A Phase III, randomised, double blind, three arm placebo controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of two vaccines VPM1002 and Immuvac (Mw) in preventing Tuberculosis (TB) in healthy household contacts of newly diagnosed sputum positive pulmonary TB patients


The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) the apex governing. body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research selected SHARE INDIA and MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS) as s sub site of Bhagwan Mahavir Medical Research Center (MMMRC) for a vaccine study.

Technician operating diagnostic imaging equipment while an elderly patient undergoes lower limb scan in a clinical setting
Non Communicable Diseases
Research
MILES
Completed

Mobility and Independent Living in Elders Study


This longitudinal study, initiated in 2012, was designed to examine the burden of age-related chronic diseases and associated risk factors among older adults in rural India. The study was implemented in the Medchal region of Telangana, through collaboration between SHARE INDIA, MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences

Blood pressure measurement being conducted using a digital monitor during a health check-up

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Technical Assistance To Government Of India
Research
MS HIV
Completed

Metabolic Syndrome among People Living with HIV - An Indian Perspective


Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of metabolic abnormalities—including central obesity hypertension, dyslipidemia, and hyperglycemia—that increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. While MetS prevalence in urban Indian populations is reported to be high (approximately one in three adults), limited data exist for tribal populations.

White wooden shelf with bottles and boxes. One of the laboratories in the Clinical Research Center

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Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Research
TB-QMS
Completed

Improving TB Diagnosis at Designated Microscopy Centers by Introduction of Quality Management Systems and Optimum Utilization of Rapid Molecular Diagnostics and its Cost Implication


A weak Quality Management System (QMS) may result in laboratory errors that can lead to both over- and under-diagnosis of TB, interruptions in service, and delayed reporting of results, leading to a negative impact on patient care.

Newborn baby gently held in protective hands on dark background

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ICMR - Stillbirth
Completed

Secondary Data Analysis for Preventing Stillbirths in India


Stillbirths are a hidden tragedy that impacts millions of women and families across the globe daily. The stillbirth rate is one of the indicators of the quality of a country's healthcare system. Stillbirths are a significant public health problem in India.

A newborn baby being delivered during a surgical childbirth procedure.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
CSSI
Completed

Caesarean Surgical Site Infection Study


Surgical site infections are one of the most common associated infections in the low middle-income countries. As per studies conducted in India, they make up to 14-16% of inpatient infections.

Infant receiving vaccination injection with healthcare worker while parent holds child
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ABCs
Completed

In Infants (Asian Indian Beta-Cells in Infants) Maternal Nutritional Status and Pancreatic Beta Cell Function in Asian Indian Infants


This study explores the relationship between maternal weight and early pancreatic beta cell function in infants. Pancreatic beta cells play a critical role in insulin production and regulation of blood glucose levels, which are essential for metabolic health.

Healthcare professionals conducting a training session and discussion with community health workers in a clinic setting
Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Research
DNG 10
Completed

Prospective dengue sero-prevalence Study in 5- to 10-Year-old children in India – A community based descriptive cross sectional study


A community-based, descriptive prospective seroprevalence study designed to determine the prevalence of specific antibodies ( IgG ) against dengue in healthy 5 to 10 year old children across 10 sites in India of which two sites, 006 (Gundlapochampally) and 007 (Ravalkol) were allocated to SHARE INDIA

An elderly woman carefully sorting or picking items while working on the ground outside her home.

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Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Research
TB RDCW
Completed

TB prevalence and interventions for reducing TB and LTBI in high-risk key population of rickshaw drivers and construction workers


Ramaiah Medical College and Indian CST’s – ICMR funded project which supports NTEP’s existing guidelines to treat TB in high-risk groups (socially vulnerable and clinically high risk) and to reach the unreachable for the screening of TB and LTBI among rickshaw drivers and construction workers.

Doctor examining infant with mother during rural healthcare visit

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
GEM-P
Completed

Mycoplasma genitalium, differentiated Urea plasma Species and Pregnancy Outcome


Reproductive tract infections (RTI) present major health, social, and economic problems for women in developing countries. The objective is to understand pregnancy outcomes due to reproductive tract infections in India.

Children sitting together and smiling during group learning session

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
MICRO-LIFE
Completed

The influence of vaginal microbiota on adverse pregnancy outcome in the LIFE study


Studies conducted earlier across the globe have demonstrated that, a homogeneous Lactobacillus-dominated microbiome has long been considered the hallmark of health in the female reproductive tract.

A group of smiling women, most wearing colorful saris, stand together inside a simple corrugated metal structure.

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
DAMP
Completed

The role of pre-pregnancy and pre-natal danger associated molecular patterns in pregnancy complications (DAMP) - LIFE Study Samples


Early pregnancy loss is non-induced embryonic or fatal death or passage of products of conception before 20 weeks’ gestation. Early pregnancy loss is also termed as spontaneous abortion or miscarriage.

Community health worker recording patient information during a household visit in a rural home setting
Non Communicable Diseases
Research
TETRA
Completed

Technology Enabled health workers to deliver Telemedicine to Rural Homes at Affordable costs


A healthcare model where trained non-physician health workers use tablet-based mHealth tools and point-of-care devices to screen for hypertension and diabetes, connect patients to doctors via telemedicine, provide e-prescriptions, and deliver medicines to their doorstep, with follow-ups every three months.

A health worker diagnosing a lady’s health report
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
HELP
Completed

HEaLthy Pregnancy Study


Hypertensive disorders of the pregnancy cover a spectrum of conditions including preeclampsia, eclampsia, chronic hypertension and preeclampsia superimposed on chronic hypertension.

A line of rural patients wearing masks waiting for medical services or screening.

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Technical Assistance To Government Of India
Research
EMPOWER
Completed

Empowering Indian health researchers with computational modeling tools-HADM small Grant


Computational model can help society translate observations into an anticipation of future events, act as a test bed for ideas, extract value from data and ask questions about behaviors.

A smiling rural woman wearing a headscarf standing outdoors

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Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Research
RABIES-IND
Completed

RABIES Human rabies deaths and animal bite burden in India: A cross-sectional survey


The burden of animal bites and human rabies deaths in India, assess post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) coverage, and describe the anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) supply chain, and estimate the costs associated with animal bites. The study used a cross-sectional survey design with three components.

An elderly woman carefully sorting or picking items while working on the ground outside her home.

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Non Communicable Diseases
Research
SKIN
Completed

A community-based prevalence of skin disorders in rural Mandals / Divisions of Medchal and Shamirpet of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana State


This ongoing community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in the Medchal Mandals of Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana, covering a population of approximately 50,000 across 8,400 households.

Doctor preparing the vaccine.

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Clinical Trials
Research
TOPSPIN
Completed

Treatment Optimisation for blood Pressure with Single-Pill combinations in India


Globally, high systolic blood pressure (SBP) was reported as the leading risk factor for morbidity and mortality. Hypertension is also a leading cause of death and disability in India with a prevalence of 30%. Significant variation was noted in hypertension prevalence among rural (28%) and urban (34%) patients in India.

A female health instructor teaching in the class
Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
mIRA
Completed

A cluster randomized trial of an mHealth integrated model of hypertension, diabetes and antenatal care in primary care settings in India and Nepal


India has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality over the past two decades; however, the burden remains substantial, and achieving the Sustainable Development Goal target by 2030 requires continued efforts.

Community health worker collecting household health information from a family during a field survey visit
Infectious Diseases Surveillance
Research
EPIC-DC
Completed

Harnessing a population-based cohort for an epidemiological study on Dengue and Chikungunya and drive capacities to conduct clinical trials Investigators


An approach involving the follow-up of a defined population cohort through repeated serological surveys and syndromic acute febrile illness/influenza-like illness surveillance via fortnightly phone calls (without laboratory confirmation) to record suspected cases of COVID-19.

An elderly woman carefully sorting or picking items while working on the ground outside her home.

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Non Communicable Diseases
Research
REACH
Completed

Rural Effective Affordable and Comprehensive Health Care


Rural Effective Affordable Comprehensive Health Care (REACH) is one of the flagship programs of SHARE INDIA. It was developed as a working model of a proactive healthcare delivery system that offers promotive, preventive, and primary healthcare to rural populations.

A lady doctor having a conversation with a child and her mother

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Maternal Child Health Reproductive Health
Research
ARI Monitor
Completed

Comprehensive Intelligent ARI Monitor for Early Detection of Pneumonia In Rural Areas of Medchal Mandal, Andhra Pradesh


SHARE INDIA and Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Hyderabad Campus developed a low-cost ARI monitor that measures key infant vital signs (HR, RR, SpO₂, temperature) and displays real-time data on mobile devices.