Rehabilitation services being provided in a clinic

Who we are

Launched in late 2020, Learning, Acting, and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) is a comprehensive five-year program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), that responds to the escalating need for physical rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT) services in low and middle-income countries. We are working across all levels of the health system, building technical, policy, and research capacity; increasing political commitment; and inspiring leadership.

A commitment to generating evidence and sharing learning is at the heart of ReLAB-HS. Our approach is participatory, involving end users, including people with reduced functioning, disabilities, and those who have sustained injuries in conflict-affected settings.

Our vision is a world where quality rehabilitation services across the lifespan, integrated into strong health systems, are available and accessible to all.

Partners

ReLAB-HS is a uniquely talented international consortium made up of five partner organizations. Led by the Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, together, they have considerable expertise in health systems, innovation in rehabilitation service delivery, and implementation science, gained from working in over 70 countries.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Johns Hopkins International Injury Research Unit (JH-IIRU) leads ReLAB-HS. JH-IIRU identifies effective solutions for the growing burden of injuries and disability, as well as the increasing need for rehabilitation services in low- and middle-income countries. Utilizing a systems-based approach, JH-IIRU works to advance public policy, research, and practice to benefit those most in need throughout the world.

Humanity & Inclusion

Co-recipient of the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize, Humanity & Inclusion works alongside persons with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions, and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

Momentum

Momentum Wheels for Humanity works to increase access to mobility and improve the quality of life for people with physical disabilities in low- and middle-income countries through workforce development, health systems strengthening, and the supply and provision of assistive technology.

Physiopedia

Physiopedia’s mission is to improve global health through providing universal access to rehabilitation knowledge. Its activities provide education for rehabilitation professionals all over the world, build professional communities, and advocate for rehabilitation globally.

The University of Melbourne

The Nossal Institute for Global Health is a hub of global health expertise, working for more than 20 years to improve health systems, equity, and outcomes through applied research, teaching and learning, and inclusive development.