Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminthiasis Disease Specific Group
Time: 11:30 - 13:00 Local Time
Both in-person and on zoom
Language: English with French interpretation
Time (local) |
Topic/Talk |
Speaker/Facilitator |
11:30 |
Welcome & Housekeeping |
Anouk Gouvras |
11:33 |
Talk 1 - SCH-STH DSG and Survey results |
Anouk Gouvras |
11:40 |
Discuss SCH-STH DSG |
Anouk Gouvras & Mariana Stephens |
11:50 |
Talk 2 - WHO TAG SS |
Amadou Garba (virtual) |
12:00 |
Rapid Talks 1: Operationalizing the guidelines |
Anna Phillips & Upendo Mwingira (in person) |
12:10 |
Rapid Talks 2: Integrating SCH & STH into the health system |
Florence Wakesho & Dr Joseph Kwadwo Larbi Opare (in person / virtual) |
12:15 |
Q&A & discussion |
Anouk Gouvras & Mariana Stephens |
12:45 |
Next Steps |
Anouk Gouvras |
12:50 |
New Chair intro and appointment of vice-chairThank yous |
Mariana Stephens |
Workshop: 1.3 Sustainable data management: Integrating NTD data into national HMIS for increased ownership and data driven decision making
This session will look at the importance of integrating NTD data into national HMIS for enhanced government ownership and increased visibility within the MOH, discuss the process for mainstreaming NTD data into national HMIS, and identify challenges/gaps that can be addressed by the NNN community. This session will share country experiences from Mali, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ethiopia on NTD data integration into DHIS 2 and data-driven decision making.
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Aimee Desrochers, Health Systems Strengthening Advisor |
Helen Keller International |
Melissa Edmiston, Director of Data and Analytics |
American Leprosy Missions |
Dr. David Glohi, Health System Strengthening Regional Advisor |
FHI 360 |
Dr. Mamoutou Diabate, Director |
Mali Center of Documentation, Planning, Training and Health Information (CPDFIS) |
Dr. Clarisse Bougouma, Coordinatrice des MTN |
Burkina Faso Ministry of Health |
Dr. Julien Ake, Associate Director |
COPTIMENT |
Dr. Arie de Kruijff, Country Manager |
The Leprosy Mission International |
Amsayaw Tefera, Integrated NTD Data System & M&E Advisor |
Ethiopia Federal Ministry of Health |
Charles Brown-Davies, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor |
FHI 360 |
Kevin McRae-McKee, Principal Data Analytics Lead |
Oriole Global Health |
Workshop: 1.4 Innovation in NTD Mainstreaming Approaches: Leveraging decentralized governance structures for integrated and sustainable NTD programming
Achieving effective mainstreaming of NTDs requires embedding NTD functions within existing governance structures from the national to operational level across health programs and NTD-adjacent sectors. With ongoing decentralization processes shifting decision-making responsibilities to local government, innovative models of stakeholder engagement are needed to seize these opportunities and capitalize on advances towards sustainability.
This workshop presents a multi-country cascade approach of stakeholder engagement that leverages decentralized governance structures. This innovative model aims to holistically integrate NTD services and priorities at the local governance level, generate multisectoral action, and build political will in alignment with national strategies and global targets.
1.4_Innovations in NTD Mainstreaming Approaches.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Arielle Dolegui, Senior Technical Advisor, Cross-Sector Coordination |
World Vision |
Zeinabou Koullou Mahamane, Cross-Sector Coordination Manager |
World Vision |
Irene Dede Teiko Dzathor, Program Manager |
FHI 360 |
Nisan Zerai, Ethiopia Country Director |
NALA Foundation |
Dr. Ndeye Mbacké Kane, NTDP Coordinator |
Senegal Ministry of Health and Social Action |
Dr. Adam Taher Hafez, Chief Programme Officer for External Health Cooperation; ICCC for NTDs Chairperson |
Ghana Ministry of Health |
Workshop: 2.1 Electronic Data Capture for Mass Drug Administration in Neglected Tropical Diseases: Challenges and Scale-up
Currently, EDC is almost exclusively used for DSA data collection in NTD surveys (mapping, stop-MDA, impact, etc.) but has recently been introduced or piloted for MDA in several countries. Lessons learned from Ghana, Haiti and Benin MDA initiatives will be presented and discussed during the workshop. Two participant breakout sessions will discuss challenges in implementing EDC for MDA, as well as the potential for scale up of existing initiatives.
2.1 - Benin's Experience of OV MDA Digitization.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Dr. Diana Stukel, Technical Director |
FHI 360 |
Alex Pavluck, Health Systems Director |
Sightsavers |
Dr. Nissou Ines Dossa, M&E Advisor |
FHI 360 |
Alain Javel |
RTI |
Charles Brown-Davies, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor |
FHI 360 |
Dr. Anna Phillips, Scientist |
FHI 360 |
Whitney Goldman, Director of Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting (MERLA) |
RTI |
Caleb Parker, Senior GIS Analyst |
FHI 360 |
Workshop: 2.4 Empowering National Programmes and Last Mile Communities: Gender, Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) Integration Approaches and Tools
This workshop is designed to be a practical, country-led session that allows participants to learn from experiences and NTD stakeholder perspectives from Uganda, Chad, Ethiopia, Guinea Bissau, Sierra Leone and more. The country examples presented will cover ways in which various Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (GESI) approaches and tools have been utilized to enable countries to reach the last mile of disease elimination for NTDs and more broadly strengthen health service delivery through more equitable and inclusive practices.
By spotlighting a range of approaches and tools, and the gaps, barriers and opportunities encountered throughout implementation and testing, participants will learn first-hand how GESI gaps can be identified and addressed in practice, and critically, the role of country governments and local communities in this process. Through breakout groups, participants will be able to apply their knowledge and consider the applicability of the tools and methodologies to other country contexts for further expansion and sustainability.
2.4_Empowering-National-Programs-GESI.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Mike Mukirane, HSS Advisor |
RTI |
Johanna Naradzay, Programme Advisor |
Leave No One Behind |
Teshale Yadeta, HSS Advisor |
RTI |
Wilson Idy Sa, NTD Programme Manager |
Sightsavers |
Mohamed Bah, NTD Program Director |
Helen Keller International |
Amanda Bradica, Operations Specialist |
ITI |
Martha Saboyá, Neglected Infectious Diseases Epidemiology Advisor |
Pan American Health Organization |
Emmanuel Ssegawa, Senior Gender and Youth Advisor |
WI-HER |
Patricia Houck, Senior Program Manager |
Helen Keller International |
Claire Karlsson, Global Senior Associate |
WI-HER |
Leah Wohlgemuth, Deputy Technical Director |
Sightsavers |
Rapid Fire session: Mainstreaming in-country NTD Supply Chain
The session is a comprehensive discussion on explaining NTDP last-mile supply chain challenges, introducing the Act to End NTDs | West NTD supply chain methodology, and identifying opportunities to integrate the NTD supply chain at the national level. As countries progress towards sustainable NTD programming, integrating with national systems will build supply chain capacity, strengthen health services integration, improve forecasting, timely delivery, and reverse logistics of NTD drugs, and, importantly, enhance access to NTD services.
Rapid Fire_Supply Chain Mainstreaming.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Dr. Kisito Ogoussan, Implementation Management Lead |
FHI 360 |
Craig Usswald, Supply Chain Specialist Leader |
Deloitte |
Berthine Njiemoun, Program Manager |
Deloitte |
Hawa Adula, Consultant |
Deloitte |
Dr. Ndéye M’backé Kane, Senegal NTD Coordinator |
Senegal Ministry of Health |
Dr. Kofi Asemanyi-Mensah, Ghana NTDP Director |
Ghana NTDP |
Rapid Fire session: Integration of LF MMDP training materials into nursing curriculum in Ghana
This session will share lessons learned from the integration of lymphatic filariasis (LF) MMDP training materials into the nursing curriculum in Ghana. This project offers a sustainable way to address pre-service training and capacity gaps within the neglected tropical disease (NTD) sector and equip new health workers to support NTD case identification and care.
Integration of LF MMDP_RapidFire.pdf
Speaker |
Organization |
Melissa Edmiston, MS, MPH, Director of Data and Analytics |
American Leprosy Missions |
Workshop: 3.1 The challenge of integration and the need for innovation: Novel approaches to prevention and management of NTDs in unstable settings
Insecurity and its impact on vulnerable populations is a prolonged crisis negatively impacting health care delivery and preventive health services, including NTD control programs. Despite the challenges, some countries have been able to continue implementing activities. In other countries, the rollout of assessments, including trachoma impact surveys and LF transmission assessment surveys, have slowed down or completely stopped in insecure areas. Finding alternatives and novel approaches to NTD programming in security compromised settings is critical.
3.1._The challenge of integration and the need for innovation.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Dr. Achille Kabore, Technical Director |
FHI 360 |
Dr. Angela Weaver, Vice President, NTDs |
Helen Keller International |
Dr. Benoit Dembele, Regional Technical Advisor |
Helen Keller International |
Dr. Boukary Ouedraogo, Director of Health Information Systems |
Burkina Faso Ministry of Health |
Dr. Modibo Keita |
Helen Keller International |
Dr. Adamou Salissou, Coordonnateur National |
Niger Ministry of Health |
Emilienne Epee, Senior Lecturer |
Cameroon Ministry of Health |
Workshop: 3.3 Tools and innovative approaches to improve NTD mass drug administration coverage
Optimizing and learning from coverage of treatments is vital as we move closer towards the elimination agenda. But what tools, approaches, lessons learned, and experiences can be shared to facilitate learning on this? Representatives from various endemic countries across multiple NTDs and organizations will showcase examples of tools and approaches to explore coverage data more closely and share lessons learned. This will act as a learning exchange and spark broader discussions on coverage.
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Danny Harvey, Programme Officer |
Sightsavers |
Dr. Benoit Dembele, Regional Technical Advisor |
Helen Keller International |
Perpetua Amodu-Agbi, Assistant-Director |
Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria |
Alambaye Maidagi Aminatou |
- |
Dr. Laura Senyonjo, Senior NTD Epidemiologist and Surveillance Advisor |
Sightsavers |
Dauda Nurudeen, Programme Manager |
Sightsavers |
Erica Shoemaker, Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, Adapting (MERLA) Analyst |
RTI |
Workshop: 3.4 Models of Integrated Service Delivery for NTDs into Primary Health Care Structures: Case Studies from Senegal and Guinea
The aim of the workshop is to share case studies from Guinea and Senegal on integrating NTDs into national primary health care service delivery platforms. This session will explore community and facility-level models of integration of person-centered primary healthcare services for sustainable NTD programs. Leveraging existing and functional service delivery platforms would benefit long-term NTD sustainability, maximize scarce resources, and galvanize engagement from other health platforms to own the NTD response strategy.
3.4-Models of Integrated Service Delivery.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Arielle Dolegui, Senior Technical Advisor HSS |
World Vision |
Aimee Desrochers, Health Systems Strengthening Advisor |
Helen Keller International |
Stephen Omunyidde, Technical Director |
World Vision |
Dr. Mamady Cissé, Directeur National Adjoint de la Santé Communautaire et Médecine Traditionnelle |
Ministère de la Santé et de l’Hygiène Publique |
Dr. Lamine Lamah, Coordinateur du Programme MTN |
Helen Keller International |
Dr. Ndeye Mbacké Kane, Coordinatrice National |
PNLMTN (Ministere de la Sante et de l’Action Sociale) |
Moussa Mbodji, Technical Health Manager |
World Vision |
Workshop: 4.1 Putting the NTD road map into action: Exploring lessons learned as NTD program operationalize evolving strategies and address challenges to achieving final mile goals
Schistosomiasis impact assessments have been conducted in several countries, but few have moved to sub-district or community MDA. This session will focus on experience from three countries that have integrated MDA for schistosomiasis with other PC NTDs via differing platforms. Presentations will summarize recommendations for implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and supervision. Participants will share and discuss plans for expanded MDA for schistosomiasis and the anticipated challenges and opportunities for shifting platforms.
4.1 Putting the NTD road map into action.pdf
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Dr. Anna Phillips, Scientist |
FHI 360 |
Dr. Upendo Mwingira, Technical Director |
RTI |
Dr. Anouk Gouvras, Director of Communications and Programmes |
Global Schistosomiasis Alliance |
Jean Bosco Mbonigaba, Acting Director |
Rwanda Biomedical Center |
Dr. Monique Dorkenoo, Professor |
University of Lome |
Dr. Darin Evans, Senior Medical and Technical Advisor, NTDs |
USAID |
Workshop: 4.4 Sustainability in Action: Promoting country ownership and mainstreaming of NTD programs: Government, Donors, and Implementing Partners' perspectives
This session will begin with a panel with introductory remarks from donor and implementing partners on the progress made, challenges, and lessons learned in sustainability efforts. Then, we will have presentations from three countries who will discuss their approach and lessons learned in specific sustainability areas followed by breakout sessions for discussion. Finally, we will summarize key themes and potential next steps countries can consider as they proceed in implementing their respective sustainability priorities.
Speakers/Moderators/Facilitators |
Organization |
Justin Tine, Health Systems Strengthening Lead |
FHI 360 |
Richard Killian, Health Systems Strengthening Lead |
RTI |
Carly Smith, Senior Consultant |
Deloitte Consulting |
Jane Hagemann, Senior Manager, Deworm the World Initative |
Evidence Action |
Kate McCracken, Director, Deworm the World Initiative |
Evidence Action |
Emily Wainwright, Sr. NTD Advisor for Global Leadership & Coordination |
USAID |
Xiaoxian Huang, Health Economist |
World Health Organization |
Dr. Adam Hafez Taher, Director of External Health Coordination |
Ghana Ministry of Health (ICCC) |
Dr. George Kabona, NTD Program Manager |
Tanzania Ministry of Health |
Raman Dharmpal Prasad, Chief of Party |
RTI |