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Microplanning: Developing local solutions to control and eliminate NTDs

A Good Problem: Why New Training Methods are Needed to Eliminate Trachoma

Act | East Congratulates Bangladesh on the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

Act | East Congratulates Bangladesh on the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis
On the job training was provided to health workers from Kota Baru local community health centre in preparation for the pre-TAS survey for lymphatic filariasis in several villages in Melawi Regency, supported by USAID Act to End NTD | East Program. Photo Credit: RTI International/Oscar Siagian

Lab notes: 5 things we’ve learned from lab systems in Indonesia and the Philippines

Lab technicians in Indonesia analyze night blood survey samples like this one, as seen in a microscope, to determine if lymphatic filariasis worms are present. Photo Credit: RTI International/Oscar Siagian

Up all night: How lab technicians are supporting Indonesia’s effort to eliminate neglected tropical diseases

USAID Extends Act | East Program for Three Years 

USAID's Act to End NTDs | East program supports countries in the sustainable control & elimination of neglected tropical diseases

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Integrating NTD Planning and Budgeting in sub-national Council Health Planning and Budgeting processes

31 Aug 2023

Microplanning: Developing local solutions to control and eliminate NTDs

03 Aug 2023

From Kathmandu to Jakarta: South to South Exchange for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis

31 Jul 2023
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Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases

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@RTIfightsNTDs on Twitter

How safe is it to combine azithromycin, ivermectin, and albendazole in one integrated mass drug administration? New study in @eClinicalMed from Ethiopia shows it is both feasible and safe. #beatNTDs @ScottMcPherso16 https://t.co/pwAj5qTjVl @LSHTM @FMoHealth @WHO @TFGH
3 months 1 week ago
RT @CarterCenter: The #NTDRoadmap2030 calls for coordination with refugee authorities to #beatNTDs in refugee settlements. To achieve road map targets, improved collaboration is needed across sectors, including development & humanitarian organizations. https://t.co/YzZ6ozif1s #WithRefugees https://t.co/wk1Ph8PnaC
3 months 1 week ago
New publication alert from @GlobalHealthBMJ! How well do coverage surveys and programmatically reported mass drug administration coverage match? Check out this new study and what it means for NTD program decision making #beatNTDs @rreithinger https://t.co/6rl7ijuOIv https://t.co/djBSaShbY6
3 months 2 weeks ago
RT @elimin8schisto: Today is the Day of the African Child! On this special day we are looking at No More #Schisto, a #HealthEducation board game by Dr @EgieEnabulele, Nigeran born molecular parasitologist & children’s book author based at @txbiomed. https://t.co/yPihitwSVC #DAC2023 #BeatNTDs https://t.co/SgceaDrBkE
3 months 2 weeks ago
RT @WIHERllc: Why might women be more likely to seek out healthcare in Tanzania than men? A member of the NTD workforce explains why men in the area generally have a lower desire to interact with the health system: https://t.co/ltaZDIJCRE #MensHealthWeek Photo: @RTIfightsNTDs/ Roshni Lodhia https://t.co/lOpOcNa22r
3 months 2 weeks ago
RT @USAIDGH: How can the neglected disease community support governments as they build sustainable health services & #beatNTDs? 1⃣ Use government-led approach & nat'l systems Support gov't leadership & efforts to leverage nat'l resources Monitor progress against plans ⌛️ Allow time https://t.co/kkNkHGLSkm
3 months 2 weeks ago
#ICYMI Last week the first microplanning TOT took place in #Tanzania! We are proud to partner with the government of Tanzania and to have led this training through @USAIDGH’s Act to End NTDs | East program. @CDCgov @WHO @TheENDFund @unlimit_health https://t.co/MpO2DAfOCt
3 months 3 weeks ago
@USAIDGH @CDCgov @pahowho @unlimit_health @WHOAFRO @WHO
4 months 2 days ago
Driven by local data and local solutions, microplanning is critical for efforts to #beatNTDs! As part of the Training of Trainers, participants are visiting districts in Tanzania to put microplanning into practice. Thanks to support from @USAIDGH Act to End NTDs | East program! https://t.co/p1LyUv81cg
4 months 2 days ago
Happening Now: The 2023 Microplanning Training of Trainers is underway in #Tanzania! Representatives from 9 countries have gathered to discuss how to use microplanning to accelerate efforts to #beatNTDs @CDCgov @pahowho @USAIDGH @TheENDFund @unlimithealth https://t.co/d89XpQ5YPQ
4 months 4 days ago
RT @TrachomaControl: Africa accounts for the world’s largest burden of trachoma. However, scale-up of the @WHO-endorsed SAFE strategy has supported six @WHOAFRO Member States to eliminate the disease, including Benin & Mali last week! Learn more . #AfricaDay https://t.co/EjSIgdihuz https://t.co/kddumX1IZn
4 months 1 week ago
RT @PowerUSAID: .@WHO announced that the People’s Republic of #Bangladesh has eliminated lymphatic filariasis—a cruel, disabling disease—as a public health problem. This is a big win. Ending preventable disabling diseases is key in improving people’s lives. https://t.co/rpGJlzkW3f https://t.co/bOY70zGYyQ
4 months 1 week ago

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