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Imam Tuberculosis Support Program Tajikistan

Tajikistan, Central Asia

In Tajikistan, Imam Sharifzoda Azalshoh partnered with FHI 360 to reduce tuberculosis through mosque-based interventions. The imam uses Friday sermons to discuss TB prevention, treatment, and challenge patient stigma. The program provides material support (monthly food stipends) and psychosocial counseling funded by mosque charity boxes (zakat/sadaqah). This model demonstrates sustainable community-based funding for health interventions through religious charitable giving.

Behavior Goal

Increase TB prevention awareness, reduce patient stigma, improve treatment adherence, and provide material/psychosocial support through mosque networks

Implementers & Partners

  • FHI 360
  • Local Mosques
  • Ministry of Health

Donors & Sponsors

  • USAID
  • FHI 360

Key Takeaways

  • 1Mosque charity boxes can sustainably fund health support programs
  • 2Imams challenging stigma through sermons transforms community attitudes
  • 3Material support (food stipends) improves TB treatment adherence
  • 4Religious framework of charitable giving (zakat/sadaqah) aligned with health support

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