Nadia Tekkal has contributed to public health initiatives aimed at improving global health outcomes across a range of geographic, institutional, and programmatic contexts. The selected examples below illustrate the types of engagements she has supported, which include health systems strengthening through system design, financing, evaluation, and technical advisory roles. The map below highlights advisory engagements by geography and assignment type.
World Bank (Global) — with SIGIA | 2025
Focus
Global evidence synthesis on digital tools for community-based surveillance aimed at improving global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Contributed to a global scoping review through screening, double data extraction, discrepancy resolution, and technical review of the final report. Supported the synthesis of evidence across diverse digital surveillance approaches, enhancing health systems strengthening and informing public health initiatives.
Why it matters
The review informs policy and investment decisions on the use of digital tools for preparedness and community-based surveillance, ultimately impacting global health outcomes.
World Health Organization Country Office, Kyrgyz Republic — with SIGIA | 2025
Focus
Development of a national pandemic preparedness proposal aligned with donor requirements, aimed at enhancing global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Provided technical advisory support to the development of the proposal narrative, including the Theory of Change and results framework, ensuring coherence between priorities, implementation pathways, and financing requirements. This effort is part of broader public health initiatives and health systems strengthening.
Why it matters
The work strengthened the strategic alignment and internal coherence of the country’s pandemic preparedness proposal, ultimately contributing to improved global health outcomes.
UNICEF, Kyrgyz Republic | 2022
Focus
Assessment of the impact of hospital infrastructure and equipment upgrades on maternal and newborn health outcomes, contributing to global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Designed the review methodology and Theory of Change, and led qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting to assess links between infrastructure investments, service delivery, and health systems strengthening, ultimately enhancing health outcomes.
Why it matters
The review provided evidence to inform future infrastructure investment decisions and programming priorities within public health initiatives.
ENABEL, Burundi | 2021
Focus
Strategic planning for the upgrade of three district hospitals to enhance global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Supported market studies, demand projections, functional planning, and the development of strategic hospital masterplans aligned with service delivery needs and system priorities, contributing to health systems strengthening and effective public health initiatives.
Why it matters
The masterplans supported phased investment decisions and implementation planning within a donor-funded public-sector context.
Public sector, Burkina Faso | 2020–2023
Focus
Infrastructure upgrading and service expansion at district level to enhance global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Provided project management and procurement support, including the development of technical specifications and tender documents to bolster health systems strengthening and facilitate public health initiatives through effective infrastructure upgrading and service expansion.
Why it matters
The work enabled structured procurement processes aligned with service delivery objectives, ultimately contributing to improved global health outcomes.
Dutch Government (Global – 26 countries) | 2010–2016
Focus
Provision of HIV prevention, care, and treatment services across embassy workplace settings, contributing to global health outcomes.
Advisory contribution
Supported programme coordination, monitoring and evaluation, quality assurance, and reporting across multiple country contexts, enhancing health systems strengthening.
Why it matters
The programme demonstrated sustained systems management and quality control across diverse institutional and geographic settings, aligning with public health initiatives.
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