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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.
Filariasis Test Strip Irregularity Reporting / Rapportage de irrégularités de FTS
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Caitlin Worrell discussed filariasis test strip irregularity reporting in a bilingual presentation, titled "rapportage de irrégularités de FTS" in French, on January 14, 2020.
Filariasis Test Strip Quality and Reporting
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention's Caitlin Worrell discussed filariasis test strip quality as a diagnostic tool and reporting issues with the tool on January 14, 2020.
USAID NTD Division - Overview of Lymphatic Filariasis
USAID's Emily Toubali provided an overview of the NTD Division's work on lymphatic filariasis on January 14, 2020
WHO Lymphatic Filariasis Diagnostic Feedback Form (English)
WHO form to provide feedback on invalid lymphatic filariasis diagnostic tests (English version).
Implication communautaire dans la mise en oeuvre d’une enquête
Le Dr Ernest Mensah de FHI 360 a fait une présentation sur l'implication communautaire dans la mise en œuvre de l'enquête lors de l'atelier de l'USAID sur l'évaluation de la transmission de la filariose lymphatique, organisé par les programmes Act to End NTDs | West et Act to End NTDs | East à Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, le 15 janvier 2020.
Community Engagement in Survey Implementation
FHI 360's Dr. Ernest Mensah delivered a presentation on community engagement in survey implementation at USAID's lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment survey workshop, hosted by the Act to End NTDs | West and Act to End NTDs | East programs in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire on January 15, 2020.
Country Elimination Expectations‐ WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap Goals
Dr. Didier Bakajika of the World Health Organization's Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis presented WHO's expectations for countries seeking validation of LF elimination and the goals of the WHO's 2030 NTD Roadmap.
Aperçu de l'atelier
Le Dr Ernest Mensah de FHI 360 a donné un aperçu de l'atelier de l'USAID sur l'enquête d'évaluation de la transmission de la filariose lymphatique le 14 janvier 2020.
Overview of USAID LF TAS Workshop
Dr. Ernest Mensah of FHI 360 delivered an overview of the USAID lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment survey workshop on January 14, 2020.