Who We Are
SPHERE Consulting
Services for Public Health, Environment, Research, and Education
SPHERE Consulting, formerly Services for Public Health and Research, was founded in 2012 with a mission to drive innovation in Pakistan's health sector. As a public health consulting firm, we utilize data to generate valuable insights and inform implementation and on-the-ground service delivery.
While addressing local health needs, we also contribute to the global health agenda. Since 2022, SPHERE has broadened its vision to include education and environment into its core work, as these areas are directly and indirectly related to human health and well-being.
We have collaborated with various stakeholders, including provincial health departments, district health officers, and community health workers, which has provided us with invaluable opportunities to design and implement evidence-based solutions to improve the health system.
Our Core Pillars
What drives our approach to public health consulting
Data-Driven Insights
We are committed to understanding real-world healthcare challenges, identifying trends, and addressing complex issues in healthcare service delivery. We employ quantitative and qualitative data to inform our approach and aim to make a lasting impact through evidence-based decision-making.
People-Centric Healthcare
To ensure a sustainable impact, we keep people at the forefront of our work. Every insight, analysis, and finding is directed towards improving and promoting individual health. We are committed to centering people in all our efforts, empowering communities, and enabling them to take charge of their health.
Community Development
Health is vital for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Achieving community health involves active community involvement and collaboration with various stakeholders. Education and public health are closely connected; education can lead to better public health outcomes.
Humanitarian Approaches
Our work extends beyond healthcare services. At SPHERE, we aim to improve society and communities through community development and humanitarian efforts. Our organization is dedicated to providing relief and medical aid to those affected by natural and man-made disasters.
Environmental Impact Acknowledgement
Climate change is a significant global public health threat, disproportionately affecting the poorest populations. SPHERE acknowledges that environmental risks can harm human health both directly and indirectly, including through extreme weather events, rising sea levels, disease transmission, food insecurity, undernutrition, and displacement.
What We Stand For
The principles that guide every decision and action at SPHERE Consulting
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in all our work, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Innovation
We embrace creative thinking and new approaches to solve complex health and social challenges.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of partnerships to achieve greater impact and sustainable outcomes.
Excellence
We strive for the highest quality in research, implementation, and service delivery.
Compassion
We are driven by a genuine concern for the well-being of the communities we serve.
Impact
We are results-oriented, focused on creating measurable and sustainable positive change.
Health & Education Without Barriers
We believe in improving the health and education of underprivileged and marginalized communities in Pakistan by enhancing access and utilization of healthcare, especially for marginalized and vulnerable groups like women, children, the elderly, and those with limited socioeconomic access.
Our mission is guided by a commitment to equity, evidence, and innovation. We work at the intersection of research and practice, ensuring that every program, every study, and every intervention is designed to create meaningful, measurable change for the people who need it most.
A Healthier, More Equitable Pakistan
SPHERE envisions a Pakistan where every individual, regardless of their socioeconomic status, geographic location, or gender, has access to high-quality health services and education — and where data and evidence drive every decision in the health system.
We see a future where communities are empowered to take charge of their own health, where health systems are resilient and responsive, and where Pakistan's contribution to the global health agenda is recognized and celebrated. Since 2022, our vision has expanded to encompass education and environmental health as inseparable components of overall human well-being.
Strategic Goals
What we are working to achieve in health, education, and environment
Strengthen Health Systems
Support governments and organizations to build resilient, equitable, and sustainable health systems that deliver quality services to all citizens.
Empower Communities
Enable communities — especially marginalized groups — to understand, demand, and take charge of their own health and well-being.
Generate Evidence
Produce rigorous, relevant evidence that informs health policy, program design, and resource allocation at national and subnational levels.
Build Capacity
Develop the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of individuals and organizations working in health, education, and environment sectors.
Advance Education
Improve access to and quality of education, recognizing its fundamental role in shaping health behaviors and outcomes.
Address Environmental Health
Incorporate environmental and climate considerations into health interventions, addressing the growing nexus between climate change and public health.
Leadership Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to improving public health outcomes in Pakistan and beyond
Dr. Zainab Dawood
Chief Executive OfficerDr. Zainab Dawood is a seasoned public health professional with over 15 years of experience in health systems research, program implementation, and policy development.
Dr. Ahmed Khan
Director of ResearchDr. Ahmed Khan leads SPHERE's research division with expertise in quantitative and qualitative methodologies applied to public health challenges.
Sara Malik
Head of MELSara Malik brings extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for health sector projects across Pakistan.
Bilal Hassan
Director, Health SystemsBilal Hassan specializes in primary healthcare systems strengthening with a focus on maternal and child health interventions.
Nadia Aziz
Manager, Capacity DevelopmentNadia Aziz designs and implements comprehensive training programs for health professionals and community health workers.
Omar Farooq
Head of Knowledge ProductsOmar Farooq leads SPHERE's knowledge management and dissemination efforts, producing high-quality research and policy briefs.
Ready to collaborate with SPHERE?
We welcome partnerships with organizations that share our commitment to evidence-based public health solutions.
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