Get to know us
.Welcome to KAHORIK Research and Innovation for Health Timor-Leste! We are dedicated to transforming health outcomes in our country through innovative research and collaborative efforts. Here's more about who we are and what we do:
Who We Are
KAHORIK is a team of passionate health professionals, researchers, and innovators committed to improving the health and well-being of the people of Timor-Leste. Our diverse team brings together expertise from various fields to address the most pressing health challenges facing our communities.
Our Core Values
Innovation: We embrace new ideas and technologies to drive health improvements.
Collaboration: We believe in the power of partnerships and work closely with local and international organizations.
Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and transparency in all our activities.
Empowerment: We focus on building the capacity of local health professionals and communities.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in our research, initiatives, and outcomes.
What We Do
Conduct Research: We undertake rigorous research to understand and address health issues in Timor-Leste, generating evidence-based solutions to improve health outcomes.
Develop Innovations: We create and implement innovative health technologies and practices tailored to the needs of our communities.
Capacity Building: We provide training and resources to health professionals, empowering them to deliver better care.
Public Health Initiatives: We support programs that promote healthy lifestyles, prevent diseases, and improve overall public health.
Policy Advocacy: We advocate for policies that support health equity and improve the health infrastructure in Timor-Leste.
Our Impact
Since our inception, KAHORIK has made significant strides in enhancing health research and innovation in Timor-Leste. Our projects have led to improved health services, better health outcomes, and a stronger health system. We are proud of our achievements and remain committed to making a lasting impact on the health of our nation.
Join Us
We invite you to join us on our mission to create a healthier Timor-Leste. Whether you are a health professional, researcher, organization, or community member, there are many ways to get involved and support our work. Together, we can achieve our vision of a thriving, healthy Timor-Leste.
Our mission
Our mission is to advance the health and well-being of the people of Timor-Leste through cutting-edge research and innovative health solutions. We are committed to:
Conducting High-Quality Research: Investigating the most pressing health issues facing our community to generate evidence-based solutions.
Promoting Health Innovation: Developing and implementing innovative health technologies and practices that address local health challenges.
Building Local Capacity: Empowering Timor-Leste's health professionals and researchers through training, collaboration, and resource sharing.
Enhancing Public Health: Supporting initiatives that improve health outcomes, promote healthy lifestyles, and prevent disease.
Fostering Collaboration: Partnering with local and international organizations to leverage expertise and resources for a greater impact.
Upholding Integrity and Ethics: Ensuring all our activities are conducted with the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and respect for the communities we serve..
By fulfilling this mission, we aim to create a healthier, more resilient Timor-Leste where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
Our vision
Our vision is to be a leading catalyst for transformative health improvements in Timor-Leste. We aspire to:
Achieve Health Equity: Ensure that all individuals in Timor-Leste have access to high-quality, affordable healthcare.
Pioneer Innovative Solutions: Be at the forefront of health innovation, driving the development and adoption of groundbreaking health technologies and practices.
Build a Healthier Nation: Foster a society where healthy living is the norm, and preventable diseases are significantly reduced.
Empower Local Communities: Equip communities with the knowledge and resources to take control of their health and well-being.
Strengthen Health Systems: Enhance the capacity and resilience of Timor-Leste's health systems to effectively respond to current and future health challenges.
Inspire Global Collaboration: Establish strong partnerships with global health organizations to share knowledge, expertise, and resources.
Through our unwavering commitment to research, innovation, and collaboration, we envision a future where Timor-Leste sets a benchmark for health excellence and innovation in the region and beyond.
Our team
Our strength lies in our individuality. Our team specializes in health research and innovation, combining diverse skills and experiences to advance public health knowledge and practices. Here's a snapshot of our key team members
Dr. Marcelo Amaral Mali,MPH
Education:
Medical Doctor
Master of Public Health
Experience:
Mentor and thesis advisor
Research consultant
Training consultant
Midterm review consultant
Author of academic articles and publications in international journals
Skills:
Digital application in research: NVIVO
Dr. Filipe de Neri Machado,MPH
MEMBER
Medical doctor and Public health Physician
Disciplines
Epidemiology Public Health Infectious Diseases
Skills and expertise
Surveillance Infectious Disease Epidemiology Field Epidemiology Infectious Disease Surveillance Disease Management Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Infectious Disease Transmission Neglected Diseases Emerging Infectious Diseases Infection Zoonotic Diseases Viral Infection NTD Tropical Medicine Hospital Administration Infection Prevention, Geospatial Analysis of Public Health using Quantum GIS software
Nevio Sarmento
Director EXECUTIVE
Nevio is a Senior Scientist and Microbiologist at the National Health Laboratory (NHL) in Timor Leste and member of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group Timor-Leste (NITAG-TL). In his role at the NHL, Nevio contributes to the testing and surveillance of COVID-19 in the Timor-Leste community. As a member of NITAG-TL , Nevio advises the Ministry of Health on the protection of the Timorese people from vaccine preventable diseases through immunisation. Nevio is also a PhD student at Menzies School of Health Research studying the serotypes of pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae) in pneumonia and malnourished children under five in Dili, Timor-Leste.
Dr. Mariano da Silva Marques, MPHM
MEMBER
Dr. Mariano da Silva Marques is a medical doctor with a Master Degree in Primary Health Care Management who is currently working as Chair of the National Immunization Technical Advisory Group of Timor-Leste and Director of Procurement & Contracts at FPM.IP, Ministry of Health Timor-Leste. He completed his M.D. degree from the Latin America School of Medicine, Ciego de Avila- CUBA (2013), and his Master Degree from the ASEAN Institute for Health Development, Mahidol University Thailand (2020). He also spent his part-time activity teaching the subject of Eradication of infectious disease to the graduate student of Public Health at a private university. He has been invited as an external observer for the TCV campaign Introduction in Nepal in 2022 and representing the Ministry of Health participated in the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua) Brisbane – Australia. The Ministry of Health Timor-Leste has acknowledged his contributions regarding the recommendation to introduce the COVID-19 vaccine, PCV, and HPV vaccines in the country..
Dr. Noel Gama Soares, Biostatistics Specialist
Study:
· Medical Doctor
· Biostatistics Specialist
Experience:
· International Member Editorial Committee, “Informative Magazine for Health Management”. Cuba,
· Part time teaching Biostatistics to the graduate student at National University of Timor-Leste
· Former Nasional Director Primary Health Care, Minister of Health Timor-Leste.
Skills:
· Develop Teaching and Research task.
· Data Analysis for Public Health & Epidemiological
· Digital application in research:
o Research Analysis SPSS
o Geospatial analysis of public health using Quantum Geospatial Information System (QGIS)
