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Organization Contact Information | |
| Name: | Rural Focus Zambia (RUFOZ) |
| Street 1: | Plot 46 Mulenga Hills 3 Northern Province Kasama |
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| City: | Kasama, Northern, Zambia |
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| Post Code: | 410 |
| Country: | Zambia |
| Phone: | 0977581172 |
| Organization Email: | rufoz2018@gmail.com |
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| Other Online Presence: | https://web.facebook.com/groups/2584547965103874 |
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General Information | |
| Board Constituency: | None |
| Is your organization legally registered in your country: | Yes |
| If yes, please enter your registration number: | RNGO101/0808/2028-Issue 2 |
| Organization Type - Primary: | Non-Governmental Organization |
| Organization Type - Secondary: | Community-Based Organization (CBO) |
| Organization Description: | |
| Mission and Main Focus: Rural Focus Zambia (RUFOZ) is dedicated to promoting rural development and improving the quality of life for vulnerable populations in Zambia. The organization aims to empower communities through health interventions, education, advocacy, and sustainable development programs. Interest in Tuberculosis (TB): RUFOZ recognizes the critical impact of TB on Zambia's health systems and socio-economic well-being, especially among marginalized populations. The organization is committed to reducing TB prevalence and addressing related co-morbidities such as HIV and malaria. What RUFOZ is Doing or Planning for TB Control: 1. Implementing awareness campaigns in rural communities to combat the stigma associated with TB. 2. Advocating for improved access to TB diagnosis and treatment, particularly among adolescent girls, young women, and key populations. 3. Partnering with national and global organizations to strengthen Zambia’s TB response. 4. Developing community-driven models that integrate TB, HIV, and malaria interventions for a holistic approach to health. 5. Strengthen and coordinate school referral mechanisms and ensure a close link between them and the clinics. |
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| Do you know about the UNHLM declaration: | Yes |
Specializations / Areas of Work | |
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Advocacy Civil Society and Community Engagement Delivery of health services and care Engaging political leaders and ensuring inclusive leadership Working on Community, Rights and Gender (CRG) Working on Key Populations related to TB |
Other Organization Information | |
| Total number of staff in your organization: | 11 - 25 |
| Number of full-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 6 - 10 |
| Number of part-time staff who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| Number of volunteers who are directly involved with TB: | 1 - 5 |
| How did you hear about the Stop TB Partnership: | Media |
| If you were informed or referred by another partner of the Stop TB Partnership please tell us who: | N/A |
| Why do you wish join the Stop TB Partnership: | Resource mobilization |
| Are you a member of a Stop TB national partnership: | No |
| Are you in contact with your national TB programme: | Yes |
| Please tell us how your organization is contributing to your country's national TB control plan: | |
| RUFOZ contributes by: 1. Engaging communities in early TB detection campaigns. 2. Training community health workers on TB screening and referral systems. 3. Facilitating linkages between communities and healthcare facilities for seamless service delivery. |
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Geographical Reach | |
| Which country is your headquarters located in: | Zambia |
| Which countries do you do operate in: (This includes countries you are conducting activities in) |
Zambia |
Contribution | |
| Please tell us how your organization will contribute to the Global Plan to Stop TB by briefly describing its involvement in any of the areas of work listed below: | |
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TB Care Delivery: Rural Focus Zambia (RUFOZ) is actively engaged in advocacy, communication, and social mobilization to improve TB care delivery in Zambia. The organization conducts: 1. Community Sensitization Campaigns: Raising awareness about TB symptoms, prevention, and treatment in rural areas of Zambia (2019–present). 2. Advocacy Efforts: Engaging policymakers to prioritize TB control in the national health agenda, including funding for TB services and integration with HIV programs. 3. Social Mobilization Initiatives: Training community health volunteers to educate their peers about TB and refer suspected cases to local health facilities. Drug-Resistant TB: RUFOZ is beginning to engage in initiatives targeting multi-drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB): Plans: 1. Advocate for equitable access to MDR-TB diagnostics and treatment in hard-to-reach communities starting in 2025. 2. Capacity Building: Collaborating with health facilities to train healthcare workers on MDR-TB identification and management. TB-HIV: Given Zambia’s high TB-HIV co-infection rates, RUFOZ focuses on: 1. integrated Campaigns: Joint TB and HIV screening in rural areas, such as Kasama District, to improve early detection and link patients to care. 2. Support for Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW): Conducting education programs that highlight the importance of TB and HIV testing. 3. Ongoing Efforts: Strengthening referral mechanisms for TB-HIV co-management in collaboration with local clinics (2024–2026). Laboratory Strengthening: RUFOZ supports laboratory strengthening by: 1. Collaborating with health facilities to improve diagnostic capacities in rural Zambia. 2. Advocating for better access to GeneXpert machines and other diagnostic tools in underserved regions. New Diagnostics: While RUFOZ is not directly involved in developing new diagnostics, the organization supports the adoption and scale-up of innovative TB detection technologies within Zambia. New TB Drugs: RUFOZ contributes by advocating for affordable and accessible TB medications in Zambia. The organization partners with health service providers to ensure rural populations have access to life-saving drugs. New TB Vaccines: RUFOZ seeks to promote public awareness of TB vaccination campaigns and advocate for the introduction of innovative vaccines when available. |
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Declaration | |
| Declaration of interests: No conflicts of interest were delacred. | |
| Application date: | January 4, 2025 |
| Last updated: | January 6, 2025 |