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Research and Actions
for Health Innovations

RAHI Foundation

Bridging the gap between evidence and impact — for underserved communities, resilient health systems, and a more equitable world.

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Applied Research
Rigorous studies that inform real-world health decisions.
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Evidence Action
Translating findings into programmes that deliver on the ground.
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Innovation
New approaches to strengthen health systems at every level.
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Collaboration
Multi-sector partnerships that multiply reach and impact.
🏥 Health Systems Strengthening
📊 Evidence-Based Policy
🌏 Underserved Communities
🌱 Sustainable Outcomes
🔬 Applied Research
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Healthy communities. Resilient systems.

Our Vision

A world where every community has the health it deserves.

We envision healthy communities and resilient health systems — empowered by research, actions, and innovations that reach those who need them most.

"Healthy communities and resilient systems empowered by research, actions and innovations."

Our Mission

To promote health equity and sustainability by conducting applied research, supporting evidence-based action, and fostering innovations that strengthen health systems and improve health outcomes, particularly for underserved and vulnerable communities.

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Applied Research
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Evidence Action
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Health Systems
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Sustainability
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Vulnerable Communities
Our Values

The principles that
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Five core commitments that shape our research, our partnerships, and our accountability to the communities we serve.

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Equity
Fair access to health for all — regardless of geography, income, or social standing.
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Integrity
Transparency and honesty in our data, findings, and partnerships.
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Evidence
Every action grounded in rigorous and contextually relevant research.
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Innovation
Embracing new methods to solve persistent health challenges.
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Collaboration
Working across sectors to amplify impact and shared learning.

Driven by accountability to the communities we serve — because health is not a privilege, it is a right.

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About RAHI

Who we are & what we stand for

Founded with a commitment to bridging research and actions, RAHI Foundation works at the intersection of evidence and equity to improve health outcomes across India.

🏥 Health Systems
📊 Research
🌱 Sustainability
🤝 Partnerships
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2026
Founded
Our Story

Born from a belief that evidence must drive action.

RAHI (Research and Actions for Health Innovations) — was established with a singular conviction: that robust evidence, when coupled with strategic action, can transform health systems and improve lives.

We work across the continuum from primary research to policy engagement, supporting communities, health workers, and governments in building systems that are equitable, effective, and sustainable.

Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in public health, health economics, community engagement, and systems thinking to address India's most pressing health challenges.

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Our Approach

How we work

Our integrated model combines rigorous research, community-centered implementation, and continuous learning to drive sustainable change.

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Research First

We begin every programme with a deep diagnostic — understanding context, community needs, and existing evidence before designing any intervention.

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Co-Design with Communities

Solutions are developed alongside the people they serve. We ensure lived experience is central to research design, implementation, and evaluation.

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Evidence to Policy

We actively translate findings into actionable recommendations, engaging policymakers, health departments, and development partners to embed change at scale.

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Continuous Learning

Every programme generates learning that feeds back into our research agenda — creating a virtuous cycle of improvement and adaptation.

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Systems Thinking

We examine the interconnections within health systems, recognising that lasting change requires addressing root causes and structural barriers.

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Multi-Sector Collaboration

Health challenges transcend sectors. We convene governments, civil society, academia, and private partners around shared goals and complementary strengths.

Our Journey

Milestones & moments

From our founding to our expanding reach — key moments in RAHI's growth.

📅 Timeline Coming Soon

RAHI was founded in 2026. Our milestones and journey will be documented here as our work grows.

Our Programs

Programmes driving real health change

From primary care research to health system innovation — our programmes address critical health challenges facing India's most underserved populations.

Active Programmes

Where we work & what we do

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Primary Healthcare

Strengthening Primary Health Systems

Assessing and strengthening primary healthcare delivery in underserved districts, with a focus on last-mile accessibility, quality of care, and health worker capacity.

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Maternal Health

Maternal & Child Health Equity

Applied research and community-based interventions to reduce maternal and infant mortality, improve antenatal care access, and address nutrition in early childhood.

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Digital Health

Digital Health Innovation

Researching and piloting digital tools — from community health worker apps to telehealth platforms — that can extend quality care to remote and rural populations.

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Non-Communicable Diseases

NCD Prevention & Management

Evidence generation and systems strengthening for non-communicable disease prevention, screening, and management at the community and primary care level.

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Health Financing

Health Financing & Insurance

Researching barriers to healthcare utilisation related to out-of-pocket costs, insurance scheme uptake, and financial protection for vulnerable households.

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Capacity Building

Capacity Building

Strengthening the knowledge, skills, and systems of health workers, institutions, and communities to deliver sustained, high-quality health outcomes.

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One Health

One Health & Emerging Theme Areas

Integrating human, animal, and environmental health perspectives to address emerging health threats, zoonotic diseases, climate-health linkages, and cross-sectoral health challenges.

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Achievements

Core Achievements

Documenting and disseminating RAHI's landmark milestones — from policy influence and research outputs to community impact and institutional partnerships across India.

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Focus Areas

Our thematic priorities

Health System Strengthening
Reproductive & Child Health
Non-Communicable Diseases
Digital Health & Innovation
Health Equity & Financing

Health System Strengthening

We work to build more resilient, effective, and equitable health systems by generating evidence on gaps, bottlenecks, and best practices across all levels of care — from sub-centre to district hospital.

Our approach combines quantitative health systems assessment with qualitative research to understand the human dimensions of service delivery.

  • Health facility assessments and quality-of-care audits
  • Health workforce capacity and motivation studies
  • Supply chain and essential medicines research
  • Governance and accountability mechanisms
  • Community feedback and patient experience research
Research & Publications

Evidence that drives change

Our research spans applied health systems research, community health studies, and policy analysis — all oriented toward improving health equity in India.

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Publications

Research & Publications

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Research Publications Coming Soon
Our research publications, reports, and policy briefs will be listed here. Please check back soon or contact us for specific research enquiries.
Our Team

The people behind the mission

A multidisciplinary team of researchers, practitioners, and health system specialists united by a commitment to evidence, equity, and impact.

Leadership

Core Team

Dr. Avinash Vamanrao Joshi
Dr. Avinash Vamanrao Joshi
Founder & Director — One Health
BVSc, MBA  |  Advisor, Gokul Cooperative Dairy Society Ltd  |  35+ years of experience in veterinary sciences and One Health
Dr. Gyan Bamnia
Dr. Gyan Bamnia
Director — Health Programs
MBBS, MPH  |  Associated with WHO and PATH  |  PG Diploma in Occupational Health & Wellness, Professional Health Care Administration, PSW
External Advisors

Advisory Panel

Dr. Hemlata Garg
Dr. Hemlata Garg
External Advisor — Non Communicable Diseases
Specialist advisor bringing deep expertise in NCD prevention, screening, and management to guide RAHI's chronic disease research agenda.
Dr. Mangalsingh YadavMBBS, DGO, DNB Gynae  |  Fellowship in Gynae Oncology (AGOI)  |  ~15 years of experience in Gynaecology & Gynae Oncology
Dr. Mangalsingh Yadav
External Advisor & Guest — Health System Strengthening
BAMS, MPH – Social Epidemiology  |  8+ years of experience in public health
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Work with RAHI

We are always looking for passionate researchers, programme officers, and public health professionals to join our growing team.

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News & Updates

Latest from RAHI

Stories, updates, and announcements from our research, programmes, and partnerships across India.

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Stories, updates, and announcements from our research and programmes will be posted here. Please check back soon.
Partners & Donors

Together we go further

RAHI's impact is built through collaboration. We partner with governments, academia, civil society, and international agencies to multiply our reach and deepen our impact.

Our Partners

Who we work with

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We are actively building partnerships across government, academia, international agencies, and civil society. Partner organisations will be listed here as collaborations are formalised.

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Ways to partner with RAHI

Whether you are an individual, institution, or organisation — there are meaningful ways to support RAHI's mission.

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Research Collaboration

Partner on multi-site studies, contribute expertise to our research agenda, or support data collection and analysis in your geography.

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Fund Our Work

Unrestricted and programme-specific funding supports our ability to pursue high-impact research and scale evidence-based programmes.

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Policy Engagement

Help amplify our findings in policy forums, connect us with decision-makers, or co-develop advocacy strategies for health system reform.

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Let's build health equity together

Whether you want to partner, collaborate, fund, or simply learn more — we'd love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

We welcome enquiries from researchers, practitioners, policymakers, donors, and anyone committed to improving health equity in India and beyond.

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RAHI
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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+91 — (contact via email)
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM IST

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News & Media

Media Clips

Press coverage, interviews, TV appearances, and media features highlighting RAHI's work and impact across India.

Press & Media

In the News

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Media Clips Coming Soon
Press coverage, TV interviews, podcast features, and print media articles about RAHI's work will be curated and listed here.
📰 Print Media
📺 TV Features
🎙️ Podcasts & Radio
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For media enquiries, please contact us.

News & Media

Annual Reports & Letters

Transparency and accountability in action — our annual reports and letters from leadership documenting RAHI's journey, finances, and impact.

Annual Reports

Year in Review

Our annual reports document programme outcomes, research highlights, financial summaries, and our vision for the year ahead.

Letters

From the Director

Personal letters from our Founder & Director sharing reflections on RAHI's work, challenges, and aspirations for health equity in India.

Annual Reports
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Annual Reports Coming Soon
RAHI's annual reports will be published here. Each report will be available for download as a PDF.
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Annual Report 2024–25
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Annual Report 2023–24
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Letters from Leadership
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Letters from the Director — Coming Soon
Personal letters from Dr. Avinash Vamanrao Joshi and RAHI leadership sharing reflections, learnings, and our vision for health equity will be posted here.