Socios en Salud

What Socios en Salud does

Socios en Salud is a Peru-based nonprofit organization founded in 1996 as the Peruvian affiliate of Partners In Health (PIH), a US 501(c)(3). The organization was established in Carabayllo, one of Lima's poorest districts, to address multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) among vulnerable populations, and its 85%+ MDR-TB cure rate directly influenced WHO revisions to global TB treatment protocols. Today it operates as an integrated health-delivery platform running seven core programs — Tuberculosis, HIV/STIs, Mental Health (SAME), Maternal-Child and Adolescent Health (SAMIA/CASITA), Non-Communicable Diseases and Cancer (ALMA), Social Protection, and Advocacy — across more than 20 regions of Peru. Its service backbone includes a network of 500+ community health workers, 24 Integral ITS Attention Modules in public health centers, mobile health brigades (e.g., TB Móvil), the POLSES polyclinic in Lima East, a clinical laboratory, a research pharmacy, and a Clinical Trials Unit participating in endTB, STOMP, and PHOENIx trials alongside Harvard Medical School.

The operating model is a community accompaniment approach: trained community agents accompany patients through screening, treatment adherence, social support, and linkage to government health services, addressing social determinants (food insecurity, documentation, transportation) that drive treatment failure. Digital tools include the ALMA chatbot (launched 2020) for early breast cancer detection and the ChatBot for mental health screening (launched 2023), which together have screened over 13,000 people using Minsa- and WHO-validated questionnaires. All services are delivered free of charge to end users through partnerships with Peru's Ministry of Health (MINSA), DIRIS Lima Norte, CONAMUSA, and local municipalities. Funding is grant-driven, with the 2022 operating budget at S/. 101,445,220 (~USD 27M) — up from S/. 69,614,111 (~USD 18.5M) in 2021 — anchored by a USD 21M+ Global Fund grant for the Proyecto País TB-VIH 2022-2025 and supplemented by USAID, Grand Challenges Canada, and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation support.

In 2022-2023 alone the organization reported screening 356,034 people, diagnosing 12,131, accompanying 11,212 through community health agents, and reaching over 400 transgender women through the JunTrans intervention. Strategic positioning combines direct service delivery, academic research output (Harvard Medical School, NIH-funded PASEO project, ACTG recognition), government system-strengthening, and targeted advocacy for LGBTQI+ and other marginalized populations. Key risks for the investment thesis include heavy concentration on a single multi-year Global Fund cycle (renewal in 2025), dependence on continued PIH network support, and exposure to Peru's political and fiscal environment for health spending.

Name

Socios en Salud

Legal name

Partners In Health

Website

https://sociosensalud.org.pe

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Socios en Salud is a Peru-based nonprofit affiliate of Partners In Health that delivers community-based healthcare, research, and social support across 20+ regions, serving vulnerable populations through seven programs including TB, HIV, mental health, and maternal-child health.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Communicable Disease Prevention & Control (HIV/AIDS, TB, Malaria, NTDs) (BPADAIAA), Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG), Behavioral Health & Substance Use Public Health Programs (BPAIAJAK)

Keywords

• Community health programs
• Tuberculosis treatment
• HIV/AIDS care
• Mental health services
• Maternal child health

Headquarters

HQ city

San Isidro

HQ country

Peru

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to provide healthcare to vulnerable populations. 90% of each donation reaches those most in need. Accepts recurring donations with full control for donors to modify or cancel.
2. Global Fund Grants: Major funding from the Global Fund (Fondo Mundial) through the Proyecto País TB-VIH 2022-2025, exceeding USD 21 million, coordinated with MINSA and CONAMUSA for TB and HIV interventions across more than 20 regions.
3. Institutional Partnerships and Grants: Funding from international organizations including USAID for solar panel installations, grants from Grand Challenges Canada for maternal-child health, and support from foundations for various health programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Socios en Salud delivers community-based healthcare programs (tuberculosis, HIV/STIs, maternal and child health, mental health, non-communicable diseases and cancer, social protection, and advocacy) to vulnerable populations in more than 20 regions of Peru. Services are provided free of charge through a network that includes the POLSES polyclinic, clinical laboratory, pharmacy, community health workers, and digital tools such as the ALMA chatbot and mental health ChatBot. The organization also operates a Clinical Trials Unit and a Global Health Center for training and research.

Product overview

Socios en Salud is a non-governmental organization affiliated with Partners In Health that operates as a comprehensive health programs platform rather than a single product. The organization delivers healthcare through seven core programs: Tuberculosis (with mobile TB screening), VIH e ITS (HIV/STI), Salud Materno Infantil y Adolescentes (maternal/child health including SAMIA/CASITA projects), Salud Mental (SAME program), Enfermedades No Transmisibles y Cancer (including ALMA chatbot for breast cancer), Proteccion Social, and Abogacia y Relacionamiento Comunitario. These programs are supported by healthcare services including the Policlínico (POLSES), clinical laboratory, pharmacy, and Clinical Trials Unit. The Centro de Salud Global provides education and training, while the Ethics Committee ensures compliance. Key initiatives include the Proyecto Pais TB-VIH 2022-2025 (USD 21+ million Global Fund project), JunTrans for transgender health, and digital tools like the ALMA chatbot and ChatBot for mental health screening.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALMA: A chatbot launched in 2020 for early detection of breast lesions and facilitating free mammograms for women at risk of breast cancer.
• JunTrans
• CASITA
• TB Móvil
• SAME (Programa de Salud Mental)
• POLSES (Policlínico Socios En Salud)
• Hogar Protegido
• Proyecto País TB-VIH 2022-2025

Products and services

• Programa de Tuberculosis Detection, treatment, prevention, and research of tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant TB through active community search, community health workers, and new technology development for vulnerable populations in Peru.
• Programa de VIH e ITS Comprehensive clinical, psychological, and social care for prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections and HIV in key populations, using equity and human rights approaches.
• Programa de Salud Materno Infantil y Adolescentes (SAMIA/CASITA) Strengthens first-level health services to prevent and detect risks affecting child development and maternal health, including early childhood development through the CASITA project in North Lima.
• Programa de Salud Mental (SAME) Comprehensive and sustainable response to mental health conditions based on scientific evidence and community experience, including screening, psychological support, and community health worker accompaniment for depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
• Programa de Enfermedades No Transmisibles y Cáncer Strengthens primary healthcare through community-based strategies and holistic approaches integrating clinical, nutritional, mental, and social aspects for prevention and timely attention of chronic diseases and cancer.
• Programa de Protección Social (PSS) Cross-cutting initiative providing social management support and accompaniment to mitigate social determinants of health through socioeconomic support, access to education, food, and state services.
• Programa de Abogacía y Relacionamiento Comunitario Works on social oversight, advocacy, human rights, and gender equality to reduce health inequities and support health policies that mitigate care gaps.
• Policlínico Socios en Salud (POLSES) Healthcare facility providing inclusive and respectful medical attention including HIV testing, antiretroviral treatment, PrEP, PEP, hormonal therapy, and comprehensive STI care in Lima East.
• Laboratorio Clínico Clinical laboratory services supporting diagnostic testing for various health programs and clinical trials.
• Farmacia Pharmacy services providing support in management of investigational products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices for clinical trials and home treatment.
• Unidad de Ensayos Clínicos Develops innovative research for tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and other diseases, providing support in design, implementation, and execution of clinical trials.
• Centro de Salud Global (CSG) Global Health Center providing equitable access to knowledge through webinars, training, courses, and corporate volunteering to strengthen skills of health professionals nationally and internationally.
• ALMA Chatbot Chatbot for early detection of breast lesions, facilitating access to free mammograms for women at risk of breast cancer in North Lima.
• ChatBot de Salud Mental Mobile application using Minsa and WHO-validated mental health questionnaires for screening depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
• JunTrans Community intervention targeting transgender women for active case-finding of STIs, tuberculosis, and mental health disorders, providing counseling, linkage to health services, and hormonal therapy support.
• TB Móvil Mobile tuberculosis screening initiative that conducts active TB case finding through mobile units.
• Proyecto País TB-VIH 2022-2025 Large-scale TB and HIV project funded by the Global Fund to reduce TB and HIV incidence in Peru through active case finding, treatment access, prevention, and community interventions across 20+ regions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 85%+ MDR-TB cure rate surpassing U.S. rates, inspiring WHO protocol changes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Partners In Health (PIH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization of Socios En Salud, present in 11 countries. Founded by Paul Farmer, Jim Kim, and Ophelia Dahl. SES is the Peru branch of this international nonprofit committed to health as a human right.
• Harvard Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for PASEO project investigating strategies for accompanying adolescents and young people living with HIV, funded by NIH. Also provides technical support through Brigham and Women's Hospital.
• Ministerio de Salud (MINSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey government partner for health policy implementation. Coordinates on TB-VIH project, distributes antiretroviral medications, and provides regulatory framework for health services. DIRIS Lima Norte is a key implementation partner.
• CONAMUSA (Coordinadora Nacional Multisectorial en Salud)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCountry Coordinating Mechanism for Global Fund projects in Peru. Serves as the key coordination body for the TB-VIH project alongside MINSA and SES.
• UNICEFsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with SES to expand TARGA Niños (pediatric antiretroviral treatment) program in 2008, strengthening comprehensive child health care.
• ACTG Research NetworksupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized by ACTG as one of the best performing research sites. Participating in endTB, PHOENIx, and STOMP clinical trials for tuberculosis and mpox.
• Local GovernmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local municipalities and governments across 20+ regions to strengthen health systems and implement community health programs.
• Brigham and Women's HospitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner providing technical support and research collaboration alongside Harvard Medical School.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• BRAC: Large international development organization running community health worker programs, TB, and maternal/child health at massive scale. Comparable community-based delivery model for vulnerable populations.
• PATH: Large global health NGO working on vaccine delivery, maternal/child health, and infectious disease across multiple countries. Comparable in scale and program mix to SES, especially for MNCH and TB.
• Management Sciences for Health (MSH): International nonprofit focused on health systems strengthening, TB, HIV, and maternal/child health in dozens of countries. Comparable grant-funded operating model and country-level implementation footprint.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI): Global health nonprofit focused on expanding access to HIV, TB, and malaria treatment in low- and middle-income countries. Operates a broader portfolio of health-system strengthening programs that overlap with SES's TB/HIV work.
• Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF): International medical humanitarian organization delivering TB, HIV, and mental health services in crisis and low-resource settings. Comparable clinical delivery to vulnerable populations and donor-funded operating model.

Direct peers

• Partners In Health: Parent organization and global operator of the same community accompaniment model that Socios En Salud deploys in Peru, with affiliated programs in 10 other countries. Most direct peer given shared mission, model, and leadership lineage.
• Population Services International (PSI) - Peru: Global health organization with Peru presence running HIV testing, sexual/reproductive health, and TB screening programs. Comparable target populations (key populations, vulnerable communities) and grant-funded operating model.
• Partners in Health - Zanmi Lasante (Haiti): Original PIH affiliate that pioneered the community accompaniment model in Haiti. Operates the same TB, HIV, maternal/child, and social support programs as SES, sharing training pipelines and research collaborations.
• CARE Peru: Peru-based international NGO with overlapping programs in maternal/child health, sexual and reproductive health, and social protection for vulnerable populations. Operates a similar donor-funded, community-based delivery model.
• Sociedad Peruana de Salud Pública / PRISMA: Peruvian NGO implementing public health programs including TB, HIV, and maternal/child health with grant funding. Directly competes for the same Global Fund and bilateral grant dollars in Peru.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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