Noora Health
Improve outcomes and strengthen health systems by equipping family caregivers with the skills they need to care for their loved ones
Theory of Change
Inputs
Health system and hospital partnerships
Culturally-relevant, evidence-based educational curricula
Funding from philanthropy, government, and international organizations
Trained medical staff, trainers, and digital platforms for remote support
Activities
Identifying priority health needs for families
Developing and deploying multimedia and in-person training for caregivers
Training health workers to become trainers
Delivering caregiver education at facility and remote levels
Ongoing digital follow-up and reinforcement
Outputs
Millions of caregivers and patients trained across facilities
Tens of thousands of healthcare workers trained
Take-home materials, support networks, and digital engagement tools
Research, evaluation, and ongoing feedback loops
Outcomes
Demonstrated reductions in maternal, newborn, and patient mortality and complications
Improved family-centered care and empowerment
Health system integration of caregiver training as a standard of care
Increased community capacity to prevent and manage health conditions
Programs
1. Maternal and Newborn Care
This program delivers behavior change education to new mothers and families, providing critical, evidence-based knowledge and support for antenatal, postnatal, and newborn care. Implemented at scale across India, Bangladesh, and Indonesia in >10,000+ facilities, it focuses on reducing neonatal and maternal mortality through skill-building on essential practices such as breastfeeding, warning sign identification, and care-seeking.
Healthcare partnerships and facility access
Region-specific multimedia education materials
Trained health educators
Funding for curriculum development and program delivery
Antenatal, postnatal, and newborn care curriculum delivery to mothers and families
Group and bedside training on skillful caregiving
Digital follow-up and reinforcement of preventive health behaviors
Number of mothers and families trained
Distribution of educational materials
Healthcare staff trained as trainers
Engagement metrics for digital follow-up
Increased rates of evidence-based maternal and newborn care (e.g., exclusive breastfeeding, cord care, skin-to-skin contact)
Reduction in newborn mortality (18% reduction documented)
Reduction in maternal and newborn complications post-discharge
Strengthened capacity of family caregivers
2. Noncommunicable Diseases and General/Surgical Care
This program addresses behavior change for patients and caregivers in general health, chronic disease, and surgical care settings. Education is delivered on topics such as diet, early screening, treatment adherence, symptom management, and active lifestyle. Programs are integrated with state health systems (e.g., Punjab, Maharashtra), and are being expanded in Bangladesh.
State collaboration and hospital partnerships
Curriculum and multimedia development
Training of trainers and health educators
Training sessions for patients and caregivers
Trainer development and capacity-building for clinical staff
Distribution of accessible, easy-to-understand materials
Sessions held across facilities
Patients and caregivers trained
Materials disseminated
Improved chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
Better adherence to recommended care protocols
Reduction in preventable complications and readmissions
3. Cardiac Care
Through partnerships with institutes like the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, the program trains healthcare workers and families to support cardiac patients through both acute intervention and chronic care stages. Emphasizes post-surgical care, recognition of symptoms, medication adherence, and rehabilitation.
Partnerships with cardiac specialty hospitals
Expert-generated educational resources
Training of both staff and lay caregivers
Pre- and post-operative caregiver education for cardiac patients
Physical therapy guidance
Ongoing follow-up via digital/post-discharge platforms
Number of families trained in cardiac care
Content developed and delivered
Caregiver-initiated home monitoring implemented
Significant reduction in post-surgical complications (71% reduction in 30-day complications)
Enhanced recovery and reduced hospital stay durations
Empowered families managing heart disease
4. Tuberculosis Family Care Model
Recognized as a key government strategy to end TB in India by 2025, this program strengthens medication adherence, nutrition support, and destigmatization for TB-affected families. It involves curriculum development, health system integration, and ongoing evaluation to improve TB outcomes countrywide.
Technical partnership with India’s Central TB Division and state governments
Specialized TB-care curricula
Trained trainers and field staff
Implementation of TB family care model in healthcare facilities and communities
Caregiver training and engagement in medication adherence, prevention, and nutrition
TB-care sessions conducted
Caregivers, patients, and staff trained
Improved treatment adherence and outcomes for TB cases
Reduction in TB-related stigma
Enhanced patient recovery and family support
Other Information
Core Values
Inclusivity and accessibility—healthcare for all regardless of social standing, geography, or status
Collaboration—with public health professionals, governments, and communities
Evidence-based and data-driven action
Human-centered care recognizing the role of the family as a cornerstone
Cultural context and respect for local realities
Empowerment—patients and families as agents of their own health Innovation in scaling and digital health education
Scale
Over 43 million caregivers and patients trained across four countries (India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal)
30,200+ healthcare trainers trained
12,800+ partner facilities (hospitals/clinics) integrating the program
Programs operating at state and national scale in target countries
Documented impact metrics: 18% reduction in newborn mortality, 71% reduction in cardiac post-surgical complications, 78% increase in skin-to-skin newborn care, 48% reduction in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Affected Users
Family members of patients (caregivers)
Patients in public hospitals and clinics (all ages, including mothers/newborns, chronic disease patients, people living with TB, HIV, or cancer)
Peer educators and community health workers
Geographical Areas
India (across Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, and more)
Bangladesh (national)
Indonesia (seven regencies)
Nepal
Contact Info
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