About
PrevRHD
Prevent every case of RHD that can be prevented
We work at the intersection of community health, clinical research, and health policy to ensure that no child dies from a disease that is both preventable and treatable. By strengthening local health systems and generating global evidence, we create lasting change.
A world free of Rheumatic Heart Disease
We envision a future where RHD no longer claims young lives in endemic regions — where every community has access to the screening, treatment, and education needed to break the cycle of streptococcal infection and cardiac damage.
Our Journey
Program Founded
PrevRHD launched with pilot screening programs in Uganda and Mozambique, screening 4,200 children in year one.
WHO Partnership
Formal collaboration established with WHO to co-develop updated RHD prevention guidelines for low-resource settings.
Pacific Expansion
Extended operations to Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and Solomon Islands — regions with some of the world's highest RHD burdens.
AI Diagnostics Launch
Launched AI-assisted echocardiography interpretation tool, reducing specialist dependency by 70% in field settings.
284K Screened
Reached the milestone of 284,000 patients screened across 12 countries with 38 partner institutions.
Our Leadership Team
Dr. Sarah Okonkwo
Cardiologist and public health specialist with 18 years in RHD prevention across sub-Saharan Africa.
Prof. James Whitfield
Infectious disease expert and lead investigator on 12 landmark RHD epidemiological studies.
Dr. Priya Krishnaswamy
Pediatric cardiologist specializing in RHD management and prophylaxis program implementation in South Asia.
Dr. Tupou Faleolo
Leading RHD elimination efforts in the Pacific Islands with a focus on community-based intervention models.
Amara Diallo
Public health advocate who has built RHD awareness networks across 8 West African countries.
Dr. Marcus Chen
Biomedical engineer developing AI-assisted echocardiography tools for resource-limited settings.
Our Core Values
Human-Centered
Every decision is anchored in the wellbeing of the communities we serve. Patients come first — always.
Evidence-Based
Our interventions are grounded in rigorous research. We generate and apply the best available evidence.
Community Partnership
Sustainable change requires local ownership. We build capacity within communities, not dependency on external aid.
Health Equity
RHD disproportionately affects the most vulnerable. We work to close the gap between those who have access to care and those who don't.