Alaska Native health and water, sanitation, and hygiene program
ANTHC NARCH XII
Trying targeted water, sanitation, and hygiene actions to improve health for Alaska Native communities while building local tribal research capacity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Anchorage, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11141104 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This program partners with Alaska Native communities and tribal health organizations to design and run health research led by local people. It funds training and capacity building so tribal researchers can lead projects that reflect Indigenous ways of knowing. One project will introduce targeted water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) interventions in communities with water-wash related health disparities and track health outcomes. The team will collect community health information and work with local partners to refine and sustain effective practices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are Alaska Native individuals and communities affected by water- and hygiene-related illnesses or tribal health workers and leaders interested in community-driven research.
Not a fit: People who do not live in the participating Alaska Native communities or whose health issues are unrelated to water, sanitation, or hygiene are unlikely to benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower infections tied to unsafe water and improve health equity in Alaska Native communities while strengthening local research leadership.
How similar studies have performed: WASH interventions have reduced water-related illnesses in many settings, but community-tailored approaches among Alaska Native populations are less commonly tested.
Where this research is happening
Anchorage, United States
- Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium — Anchorage, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ferucci, Elizabeth D — Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
- Study coordinator: Ferucci, Elizabeth D
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.