Resources
Microplanning manual to guide implementation of preventive chemotherapy to control and eliminate neglected tropical diseases
WHO manual on implementing preventative chemotherapy against neglected tropical diseases provides generic tools for those involved in planning preventative chemotherapy administration. The publication was released in September 2022.
WHO standard operating procedures for supply chain management of health products for neglected tropical diseases amenable to preventive chemotherapy
New WHO standard operating procedures--released on July 25, 2022--describes the standard operating procedures for health products for NTDs amenable to preventive chemotherapy and the medicines donated to treat them.
Applying a quality improvement model to neglected tropical diseases program implementation: supporting programs in identifying keys for sustaining operations
West African neglected tropical diseases (NTD) programs have made great progress toward the elimination/control of NTDs amenable to preventive chemotherapy. However, some districts have failed impact surveys—notably for lymphatic filariasis and trachoma—due to implementation inadequacies, despite reporting good mass treatment coverage. A quality improvement framework has been initiated to strengthen country program interventions and address issues that hinder their ability to achieve the World Health Organization NTD road map elimination/control goals.
The workshop aims to present an innovative model for improving implementation and discuss ideas, strategies, and plans for initiating quality improvement (QI) activities. Experiences from Ghana and Sierra Leone in the design and implementation of the QI model will be shared.
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.
WHO Lymphatic Filariasis Diagnostic Feedback Form (English)
WHO form to provide feedback on invalid lymphatic filariasis diagnostic tests (English version).
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.
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.
Webinare: Enquête d'évaluation de la transmission – Les Meilleures Pratiques en Vigueur.
Nous vous invitons à suivre une mise à jour du docteur Didier Bakajika sur les dernières orientations de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS) en matières des enquêtes d'évaluation de la transmission de la filariose lymphatique et les meilleures pratiques. Vous aurez également l’occasion de poser des questions.
Webinar: Transmission Assessment Survey - Best Practices (in French)
Follow Dr. Didier Bakajika's update on the latest guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) on lymphatic filariasis transmission assessment surveys and best practices on Friday, December 13, 2019. Note this webinar will be in French.