Presentations by our research team members focused on the progress of the co-design and intervention package activities across all partner countries. A general update on the project was also provided, along with a discussion of the planned next steps. International advisors actively engaged in the meeting, offering comments, insights, and questions regarding the evidence-based implementation outputs, which were addressed by the project team.
External Advisory Board members attended the fourth virtual meeting on 8 May 2025 to review the progress of the project to date, which included detailed updates from each country. Attendees engaged in a productive discussion on the status of the co-design process and intervention communication outputs, outlining future steps toward the implementation stage.
During the meeting, our project partners shared updates on the progress of the initial survey, the ongoing pre-intervention evaluations, and the planned evaluation timeline. Our Peruvian team members presented the results of the initial survey conducted between October and December 2024 and provided an update on the status of the survey data, focusing on the cleaning and labeling process. The presentation by the Nepal team covered the current stage of the co-design process outputs, as well as the completion of the initial survey, with the analysis of key results in progress. Focusing on the status of the initial survey, our team members from Mozambique reported that it is currently in progress and is expected to be completed in the upcoming weeks. The India team members outlined the status of the formative research, noting that data collection, preliminary analysis, and the co-creation process have been completed. They also addressed the development of communication materials and three main intervention ideas.
A key agenda item of the session was the co-design and intervention package. Presentations from all partner countries showcased significant progress in the communication components, along with updates on scheduled timelines and outputs. The Peruvian team emphasized methodological aspects of the co-design process, adjustments to the Theory of Change for evaluation purposes, and challenges related to the participant profile, while also presenting communication materials to the advisors. Our team members from Nepal reported substantial progress in the intervention outputs and discussed four key communication strategy outcomes, which included loudspeakers, leaflets, informative murals, and female community health volunteers. Additionally, they noted minimal adjustments to the Theory of Change and reflected on the challenges faced throughout the process. The Mozambique team presented three main intervention outputs, including audiovisual and graphic materials, as well as trained personnel to raise awareness about hypertension. Collaboration with the Peruvian team contributed to progress in applying the Theory of Change. They also emphasized the prioritization of key messages as a significant challenge.
The session concluded with a Q&A discussion segment, promoting collaboration and allowing advisors to address inquiries and offer recommendations on the presented topics. We extend our gratitude to the External Advisory Board members for their continued support and valuable contributions.