SIHI Indonesia Crowdsourcing for TB Elimination:
Overcoming Challenges with Innovative Solutions
APPLY BY 30 July 2023!
Social Innovation in Health Initiative Indonesia, in collaboration with TDR Global and the 5th Indonesian Tuberculosis International Meeting (INA-TIME), has initiated a crowdsourcing initiative for innovative solutions to address the challenges of TB. We recognize the need to continuously innovate and adapt in order to eliminate TB.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Have you successfully implemented innovative solutions to address the challenges of tuberculosis elimination in your community? Alternatively, have you undertaken an implementation research project to address tuberculosis health issues in your respective countries?
We are searching for implemented solutions that enhance health interventions and healthcare delivery in the context of tuberculosis. We are interested in a diverse range of approaches, including public health programs, startups, research initiatives, social entrepreneurship endeavors, and grassroots movements. However, it’s important to note that our focus does not include technology advancements or the development of new drugs.
Registration
- Regardless of your role as a health worker, community member, entrepreneur, student, public health worker, or affiliation with private, public, or non-profit organizations, we are eager to learn from your solutions!
- Please share your solution by submit your completed form to: bit.ly/InnovativeSolutionINATIME no later than 30 July 2023 at 23:59 UTC+7
HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT
We are looking to learn from your solution, such that these lessons can be shared with other experts like academicians, public health professionals, and other stakeholders. On the other hand, you can benefit in several ways:
Recognition and visibility - Get the opportunity to showcase your solution at the 5th INA-TIME, a platform where experts in TB research, healthcare, policymaking, and more come together to share ideas on the latest innovations and solutions in TB prevention, clinical management, and control. Additionally, the selected solutions receive public recognition from the Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI), especially the SIHI Indonesia hub. A report will highlight key elements of social innovation and it will be shared on partner websites.
Opportunities for learning - Be a part of the social innovations community and get invited to participate in workshops, events, and seminars to help you grow and advance your solution and grow your global networks.
Selection criteria:
Each solution will be reviewed by at least two experts on the selection panel according to the following criteria.
APPROPRIATENESS OF THE SOLUTION TO THE NEED
The solution addresses the tuberculosis health priorities and a perceived need in the targeted community.
DEGREE OF INNOVATIVENESS
The solution presents a creative, unconventional, or new approach as compared to the status quo.
INCLUSIVENESS
The solution has the potential to enhance equity and access to healthcare services for tuberculosis, especially for the most excluded or marginalized.
AFFORDABILITY
The solution is affordable to those excluded in the local context and presents a more cost-effective alternative as compared to the status quo.
EFFECTIVENESS
The solution has the potential to achieve a positive outcome on the health of the local population AND / OR enhances the capacities of the local population in tackling the tuberculosis issue.
SCALABILITY
Feasibility for the solution to be applied, replicated, and scaled-up to other communities with similar problems.
SUSTAINABILITY
The solution has the possibility to be sustained and durable.
PARTICIPATION AND CO-CREATION
Participatory approach is evident in the development, implementation, and/or evaluation of the solution (i.e., contributions from various stakeholders: the patients/families, local health personnel, local leaders.
SYSTEMS-CHANGE POTENTIAL
The solution has the potential to affect change within the health or social system.
INTER-SECTORAL COLLABORATION
The solution has taken a holistic approach to solving the problem – integrating other disciplines, sectors, or people from different backgrounds.
TIMELINE & PROCESS
30 July 2023
Submission deadline
15 August 2023
Notification of acceptance
13 August 2023
Conference registration deadline
1-2 September 2023
Oral/poster presentation