Research and Development Solutions

Research and Development Solutions Pakistan’s leading data-driven research institute advancing ethical, evidence-based programs in health, development, and policy.

This Eid, we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and community, the values that drive meaningful change every...
27/05/2026

This Eid, we celebrate the spirit of sacrifice, compassion, and community, the values that drive meaningful change every day.

Eid Mubarak from Team RADS!

Strong primary healthcare starts with strong community connections🤝In Rawalpindi, PHC field teams, implemented by Akhter...
19/05/2026

Strong primary healthcare starts with strong community connections🤝

In Rawalpindi, PHC field teams, implemented by Akhter Hameed Khan Foundation (AHKF), are building trust, local partnerships, and better healthcare access through continuous community engagement. 💙

67% wanted the vaccine. Only 22% got one.That gap? Not stubbornness. Not misinformation.Distance. Silence. No one they t...
15/05/2026

67% wanted the vaccine. Only 22% got one.

That gap? Not stubbornness. Not misinformation.
Distance. Silence. No one they trusted showing up at their door.

We studied 5 low-income communities in Pakistan to find what actually closes that gap and the answer challenges everything.

🔗 Find full findings here:https://resdev.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Policy-Brief-55-Community-Engagement.pdf

Access or trust, what do you think is the bigger barrier? Drop it below👇

RADS at the Gender and the Economy Conference at LUMS!Proud to see Dr. Adnan Khan and Dr. Aisha Irum contributing to the...
11/05/2026

RADS at the Gender and the Economy Conference at LUMS!

Proud to see Dr. Adnan Khan and Dr. Aisha Irum contributing to the Health & Gender panel and driving conversations around gender, health, and inclusive development.

Getting sick shouldn’t mean going broke, but for 1 in 4 Pakistani families, it does. At RADS, our latest analysis reveal...
07/05/2026

Getting sick shouldn’t mean going broke, but for 1 in 4 Pakistani families, it does.

At RADS, our latest analysis reveals the hidden cost of healthcare. For 26% of households, a single medical bill is a "catastrophic" event, forcing a choice between life-saving treatment and basic survival.

The Reality:
• The Breaking Point: 6% of families face extreme shocks, spending over 40% of their total budget on health.
• The Inequality Gap: The poorest families spend 23% of their non-food income on health, even at "subsidized" public hospitals.
• The Debt Trap: With out-of-pocket costs nearly 4x higher than global safety limits, our current system is reinforcing poverty.
Is our healthcare system a safety net or a trap?

💬 Tell us what you think in the comments.

"How we die" is only half the story. The real question is: "How are we living?" Most people ask what is killing us, but ...
05/05/2026

"How we die" is only half the story. The real question is: "How are we living?"

Most people ask what is killing us, but the bigger question for Pakistan’s future is: What is keeping us sick?

There is a massive difference between Mortality (death) and Morbidity (illness/disability). While mortality tracks the end of life, morbidity measures the years lost to chronic pain, mental health struggles, and long-term injuries.
At RADS, we use IHME’s Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study to track DALYs—the "lost years" that account for both premature death and living with a disability. To fix our health system, we must protect the quality of our years, not just their quantity.

What’s the bigger challenge in your community: diseases that strike fast, or illnesses people struggle with for decades?👇

What turns doorstep outreach into real care? Partnerships.RADS, with AHKF, is strengthening PHC by linking communities t...
04/05/2026

What turns doorstep outreach into real care? Partnerships.

RADS, with AHKF, is strengthening PHC by linking communities to nearby public & private healthcare providers in Karachi.

6 new partnerships. Stronger referrals. Better access to care.

Let’s scale what works.

Own the data backbone at RADS.We’re hiring a Senior Associate – Data Analytics & Systems to build pipelines, dashboards,...
30/04/2026

Own the data backbone at RADS.

We’re hiring a Senior Associate – Data Analytics & Systems to build pipelines, dashboards, and high-quality data systems end-to-end.

📍 Islamabad | Full-time
📅 Apply by 23 May 2026

📌 Submit CV + cover letter + technical sample
🔗 Apply via BrightSpyre: https://new.brightspyre.com/jobs/jid/59087
❗ No DMs — online applications only

Is your research a global asset or a legal liability? Skipping IRB approval is a shortcut that leads to dead-ends: rejec...
29/04/2026

Is your research a global asset or a legal liability?

Skipping IRB approval is a shortcut that leads to dead-ends: rejected papers, frozen funding, and zero protection for your team.

At RADS, we provide the OHRP-registered oversight international donors demand. With 108+ studies approved, we specialize in the social science and sociopolitical nuances other boards miss.

The RADS Edge:
✅ 10-Day Expedited Review
✅ International Credibility for UN/INGO partners
✅ Full Lifecycle Support from launch to termination

Don’t let your hard work stall in compliance limbo. Secure your project’s future today.

🚀 Start your application now:
📥 Download Toolkit: www.resdev.org
📧 Submit: [email protected]

If Islamabad were a country, where would it rank? Islamabad (0.66) is our peak, but how does it stack up against our nei...
24/04/2026

If Islamabad were a country, where would it rank?

Islamabad (0.66) is our peak, but how does it stack up against our neighbors?

The Rankings:
✅ Ahead of Afghanistan (0.49) & Nepal (0.62)
📉 Trailing India (0.68) & China (0.79)

Even our top district hasn’t hit the global “High Development” tier. Using Machine Learning and Small Area Estimation (SAE), RADS mapped these gaps to show we need Targeted Intervention beyond urban hubs.

👇 Should we aim for China’s 0.79? What’s the biggest hurdle to growth in your city?

Strong data needs strong implementation.We’re hiring a Survey & Implementation Specialist to lead field operations, mana...
24/04/2026

Strong data needs strong implementation.

We’re hiring a Survey & Implementation Specialist to lead field operations, manage teams, and ensure top-tier data quality using digital tools & AI workflows.

📍 Islamabad | Full-time
📅 Apply by 16th May 2026

🔗 Apply via BrightSpyre: https://new.brightspyre.com/jobs/jid/58983
❗ No DMs, online applications only

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