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WHO guideline on control and elimination of human schistosomiasis

New WHO guideline--released on February 14, 2022--outlines guidelines for preventive chemotherapy, safety of praziquantel for treatment, WASH and snail control interventions and verification of interruption of transmission of human schistosomiasis. 

Trachoma Surveys: Practical Approaches to Implementing WHO Guidance for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Programs in the Context of COVID-19

Trachoma Surveys: Practical Approaches to Implementing WHO Guidance for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Programs in the Context of COVID-19

Trachoma baseline surveys, trachoma impact surveys, trachoma surveillance surveys, and trichiasis-only surveys are key disease-specific assessments of trachoma elimination programs, used to start mass drug administration (MDA), monitor progress, decide when to stop MDA, and inform attainment of elimination of trachoma as a public health problem.
Act to End NTDs | West Aperçu du Programme

Act to End NTDs | West Aperçu du Programme

Cette brochure résume le travail de la loi de l'USAID pour mettre fin aux MTN | Programme Ouest, qui donne une vue d’ensemble des activités du programme et des progrès accomplis à ce jour alors que nous continuons à prendre des mesures pour perturber les dommages causés par les maladies débilitantes de la pauvreté. Construit sur la base d'une large coopération internationale et mis en œuvre par un consortium solide de partenaires profondément engagés, dirigé par FHI 360, Act | West travaille en étroite collaboration avec les gouvernements de 11 pays africains pour éliminer et contrôler à long terme cinq des MTN les plus courantes au monde.
USAID's Act | West Program Snapshot

Act to End NTDs | West Program Snapshot

This brochure summarizes the work of USAID's Act to End NTDs | West Program, providing a big picture look at program activities and progress to date as we continue taking action to disrupt the damage of debilitating diseases of poverty. Built on a foundation of broad international cooperation and implemented by a strong consortium of deeply committed partners, led by FHI 360, Act | West works closely with the governments of 11 African countries to eliminate and control five of the world’s most common NTDs over the long term.
Risk factors associated with failing pre-transmission assessment surveys (pre-TAS) in lymphatic filariasis elimination programs: Results of a multi-country analysis

Risk factors associated with failing pre-transmission assessment surveys (pre-TAS) in lymphatic filariasis elimination programs: Results of a multi-country analysis

This paper reports for the first time factors associated with pre-transmission assessment survey (pre-TAS) results from a multi-country analysis. This information can help countries more effectively forecast program activities, such as the potential need for more rounds of mass drug administration, and prioritize resources to ensure adequate coverage of all persons in areas at highest risk of failing pre-TAS.
Conference attendees learn how to use the WHO LF diagnostics feedback form

WHO Lymphatic Filariasis Diagnostic Feedback Form (English)

WHO form to provide feedback on invalid lymphatic filariasis diagnostic tests (English version).
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Atelier sur l’enquete d’evaluation de la transmission de la filariose lymphatique

Le fichier contient l'agenda complet de l'atelier de l'USAID sur l'enquête d'évaluation de la transmission de la filariose lymphatique, tenu à Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, du 14 au 16 janvier 2020.
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English Agenda for Lymphatic Filariasis Transmission Assessment Survey Workshop

The file contains the full agenda for the USAID lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment survey workshop, held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on January 14-16, 2020.