| Building country capacity to sustain NTD programs and progress: A call to action.
Sodahlon Y, Ross D, McPhillips-Tangum C, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2020; 14 (10) : e0008565.
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Interventions for the management of snakebite envenoming: An overview of systematic reviews.
Bhaumik S, Beri D, Lassi Z, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2020; 14 (10) : e0008727.
Abstract There is a range of issues around different interventions for the management of snakebite. Decisions around these interventions should be informed by evidence from systematic reviews (SR).
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The 11th annual NTD NGO Network conference
Jesudason T. Elsevier BV. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. 2020; 20 (11) : 1238.
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Mapping geographical inequalities in access to drinking water and sanitation facilities in low-income and middle-income countries, 2000-17.
The Lancet. Global health. 2020; 8 (9) : e1162-e1185.
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Review of patients' perspectives of m-health adoption factors in the developing world. Development of a proposed conceptual framework
Addotey-Delove M, Scott RE, Mars M. Elsevier BV. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked. 2020.
Abstract This review identifies patient adoption issues specifically and uses these to develop a framework of patient adoption issues for m-health in the developing world.
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Improving quality and use of routine health information system data in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.
Lemma S, Janson A, Persson L, et al. PloS one. 2020; 15 (10) : e0239683.
Abstract This scoping review synthesised published results from interventions that aimed at improving data quality and use in routine health information systems in low- and middle-income countries.
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Depression and mental wellbeing in people affected by leprosy in southern Nepal
van Dorst MMAR, van Netten WJ, Waltz MM, et al. Informa UK Limited. Global Health Action. 2020; 13 (1) : 1815275.
Abstract This study had two objectives: (a) Establishing a baseline level of mental wellbeing and depression among people affected by leprosy in southern Nepal, and (b) Examining factors that influence mental wellbeing and depression in this target group.
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EnDPoINT: protocol for an implementation research study to integrate a holistic package of physical health, mental health and psychosocial care for podoconiosis, lymphatic filariasis and leprosy into routine health services in Ethiopia.
Semrau M, Ali O, Deribe K, et al. BMJ open. 2020; 10 (10) : e037675.
Abstract The 'Excellence in Disability Prevention Integrated across NTDs' (EnDPoINT) implementation research study aims to assess the integration and scale-up of a holistic package of care-including physical health, mental health and psychosocial care-into routine health services for people with lymphoedema caused by podoconiosis, LF and leprosy in selected districts in Awi zone in the North-West of Ethiopia.
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The potential of diagnostic point‐of‐care tests (POCTs) for infectious and zoonotic animal diseases in developing countries: technical, regulatory and sociocultural considerations
Hobbs EC, Colling A, Gurung RB, et al. Wiley. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 202.
Abstract This literature review sought to identify POCTs currently available for diagnosing infectious animal diseases, and to determine facilitators and barriers to their use and uptake in LMICs.
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Drivers of Health in sub-Saharan Africa: A Dynamic Panel Analysis
Chewe M, Hangoma P. Elsevier BV. Health Policy OPEN. 2020.
Abstract The few studies that do exist do not account for a broader array of determinants such as the quality of access to health services and the institutional quality which may have important implications for health policy. We contribute in filling this gap by estimating the effect of a rich set of socio-economic, environmental, health system and lifestyle factors on life expectancy and infant mortality using a panel of 30 sub-Saharan African countries and a dynamic Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator for the period between 1995—2014.
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Overcoming the global burden of neglected tropical diseases
Álvarez-Hernández D, Rivero-Zambrano L, Martínez-Juárez L, et al. SAGE Publications. Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease. 2020.
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Public health approaches to addressing trachoma
Boardman S. AMSA Journal of Global Health. 2020.
Abstract This paper aims to critically appraise the public health approaches addressing trachoma, namely implementation of the WHO 'SAFE' strategy, with reference to trachoma control in Tanzania.
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Evaluation of Health Surveillance System Attributes: The Case of Neglected Tropical Diseases in Kenya
Ng'etich AKS, Voyi K, Mutero CM. Research Square. 2020.
Abstract The study aimed to evaluate surveillance system attributes based on healthcare workers' perceptions in relation to PC-NTDs endemic in Kenya.
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Patterns of individual non-treatment during multiple rounds of mass drug administration for control of soil-transmitted helminths in the TUMIKIA trial, Kenya: a secondary longitudinal analysis
Oswald WE, Kepha S, Halliday KE, et al. Elsevier BV. The Lancet Global Health. 2020; 8 (11) : e1418-e1426.
Abstract In this analysis we estimate the extent of and factors associated with the same individuals not being treated over multiple rounds of MDA, which we term systematic non-treatment.
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Parents' attitude towards their children and adolescents affected by leprosy in an endemic district in West Bengal, India
Darlong J, Govindharaj P. Lepra. Leprosy Review. 2020; 91 (3) : 282-290.
Abstract This study examines parents' attitudes towards their children affected by leprosy.
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Association of schistosomiasis and risk of prostate cancer development in residents of Murehwa rural community, Zimbabwe
Choto ET, Mduluza T, Mutapi F, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. Infectious Agents and Cancer. 2020.
Abstract We investigated the association between schistosomiasis and risk of prostate cancer development in residents of Murehwa Community, a schistosomiasis endemic area.
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Leishmaniases and Schistosomiasis Comorbidity Potential in Kenya: The Need for Follow Up Studies
Khayeka-Wandabwa C, Anjili CO, Nyambati VC, et al. MDPI AG.
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Wound management in communities with limited resources: the mission and achievements of the World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care
Haesler E, Rice J. Wounds International 2020. 2020.
Abstract The World Alliance for Wound and Lymphedema Care (WAWLC) is an international health partnership of volunteers working to ensure individuals with chronic wounds and lymphoedema in resource-limited locations have access to optimal clinical care. This article outlines the WAWLC mission and objectives.
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Evaluation of a facility-based inspection tool to assess lymphedema management services in Vietnam
Dung DT, Binh VTL, Worrell CM, et al. Public Library of Science (PLoS). PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2020; 14 (10) : e0008773.
Abstract A direct inspection protocol (DIP) tool, designed to measure the readiness to provide quality lymphedema management services, has recently been developed. We evaluated the use of the tool in Vietnam, where data were needed to inform validation efforts.
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Defining a prevalence level to describe the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) transmission and designing monitoring & evaluating (M&E) programmes post the cessation of mass drug administration (MDA).
Collyer B, Irvine M, Hollingsworth DT, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2020; 14 (10) : e0008644.
Abstract In this study, we use an empirically parameterised stochastic transmission model to investigate the appropriateness of 1% microfilaria-positive prevalence as a stopping threshold, and statistically evaluate how well various monitoring prevalence-thresholds predict elimination or disease resurgence in the future by calculating their predictive value.
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Onchocerciasis Elimination: Progress and Challenges
Lakwo T, Oguttu D, Ukety T, et al. Informa UK Limited. Research and Reports in Tropical Medicine. 2020.
Abstract This review was conducted to examine the current status of onchocerciasis elimination at the global level and report on progress made.
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A framework to prepare the application of virtual worlds in distance education in developing countries
Krassmann AL, Nunes FB, Flach JM, et al. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. Universal Access in the Information Society. 2020.
Abstract This paper presents a framework to help preparing the implementation of virtual worlds, emphasizing on the requirements that distance education students need to meet to have a successful learning experience.
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Understanding the importance of non-material factors in retaining community health workers in low-income settings: a qualitative case-study in Ethiopia.
Arora N, Hanson K, Spicer N, et al. BMJ open. 2020; 10 (10) : e037989.
Abstract We sought to identify factors influencing the retention of CHWs in Ethiopia and ways to avert their exit.
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Evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of praziquantel against schistosomes in seven countries with ongoing large-scale deworming programs
Levecke B, Vlaminck J, Andriamaro L, et al. Elsevier BV. International Journal for Parasitology: Drugs and Drug Resistance. 2020.
Abstract In this multi-country study (2014), we assessed the therapeutic efficacy of a single oral dose of PZQ (40 mg/kg) against Schistosoma mansoni S. haematobium and S. japonicum infections in school-aged children, across a total of 12 different trials. Each trial was performed according to the standardized methodology for evaluating PZQ efficacy as described by the WHO.
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Body location of "New World" cutaneous leishmaniasis lesions and its impact on the quality of life of patients in Suriname
Hu RVPF, Ramdas S, Nieuwkerk P, et al. Public Library of Science (PLoS). PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2020; 14 (10) : e0008759.
Abstract The aim of this study was to determine whether the body location of the leishmaniasis lesions affects the HRQL of localized CL patients in Suriname.
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When complexity matters: a step-by-step guide to incorporating a complexity perspective in guideline development for public health and health system interventions
Movsisyan A, Rehfuess E, Norris SL. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. BMC Medical Research Methodology. 2020.
Abstract This paper describes how a complexity perspective may be adopted in guideline development to facilitate a more nuanced consideration of a range of factors pertinent to decisions regarding public health and health system interventions.
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Challenges in the last mile of the global guinea worm eradication program
Lemma GW, Müller O, Reñosa MD, et al. Wiley. Tropical Medicine & International Health. 2020.
Abstract The objective of this study was to identify the existing challenges in the last mile of the global Guinea Worm Eradication Program.
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Food and waterborne parasites in Africa - threats and opportunities
Robertson LJ, Chitanga S, Mukaratirwa S. Elsevier BV. Food and Waterborne Parasitology. 2020.
Abstract In this SI we present 7 articles that provide particular insights into FBP and WBP from different regions in Africa
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Africa turns to telemedicine to close mental health gap
Adepoju P. Elsevier BV. The Lancet Digital Health. 2020; 2 (11) : e571-e572.
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