Leprosy Mailing List – October 25, 2023
Ref.: (LML) New Publications On Cross-Cutting Issues In NTDs. October, 2023
From: Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
In support of the World Health Organization (WHO) AI tool on Skin-NTDs that the WHO is further developing, the WHO is eager to receive images on leprosy and scabies and would be grateful for your input of pictures. If you are interested to contribute, please reach out to Dr. José Antonio Ruiz Postigo (postigoj@who.int).
The German Society for Tropical Medicine (DTG) has started a discussion process on the appropriateness of the term "tropical medicine" (e.g.: whether it is linked to past colonial activity) and whether a new terminology is necessary. In order to get an impression on the discussion the DTG is inviting everyone involved in tropical medicine, or working in health systems in the tropics (as geographic region), to fill out a survey. The survey is available in English, French, Spanish, and German.
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava
www.InfoNTD.org
info@InfoNTD.org
Practical materials
Water, sanitation and hygiene for the prevention and care of neglected tropical diseases (Online Course)
World Health Organization . OpenWHO. 2023.
Biobanks for NTDs (webinar recording)
The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) . ISNTD Connect Series. 2023.
More than Medicine: Eliminating Trachoma in Mozambique (documentary)
Act to End NTDs | East Program , RTI International , USAID . 2023.
Out of the Shadows: The Story of DNDi (documentary)
DNDi . 2023.
People-centred approach to addressing antimicrobial resistance in human health (WHO publication)
World Health Organization. WHO core package of interventions to support national action plans. World Health Organization . 2023.
SNAKEBITE ASSISTANT APP (Mobile Application)
Kadam P, Junghanss T, Bodio M. 2022.
Weekly Epidemiological Record
Weekly epidemiological record - Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2022
World Health Organization . Weekly Epidemiological record. World Health Organization . 2023; 41 (98) : 489-502.
Weekly epidemiological record - Global leishmaniasis surveillance, 2022: assessing trends over the past 10 years
World Health Organization . Weekly Epidemiological Record. World Health Organization . 2023; 40 (98) : 471-488.
Weekly epidemiological record - Global leprosy (Hansen disease) update, 2022: new paradigm – control to elimination
World Health Organization . Weekly epidemiological record. 2023; 37 (98) : 409–430.
Weekly epidemiological record - Progress in eliminating onchocerciasis in the WHO Region of the Americas
World Health Organization . 2023; 39 (98) : 453-470.
Other new publications
Ending the neglect: Lessons from a decade of success in responding to NTDs
WHO Regional Office for Africa . 2023.
Integrated control of neglected tropical diseases in Brazil: document review of a national campaign in light of WHO recommendations
Soares RCR, Carvalho AGD, Luz JGG, et al. Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública. Pan American Health Organization. 2023.
Report of the WHO Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme partners' meeting: Geneva, Switzerland,12–13 June 2023
World Health Organization . 2023.
Tropical Infectious Diseases of Global Significance: Insights and Perspectives
dos Santos ALS. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. MDPI AG. 2023; 8 (10) : 462.
Healthcare Policies to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in India: A Roadmap.
Chandra A, Sreeganga S, Rath N, et al. International journal of environmental research and public health. 2023.
Editorial: Re-emergence of neglected tropical diseases amid the COVID-19 pandemic: epidemiology, transmission, mitigation strategies, and recent advances in chemotherapy and vaccines.
Mohapatra R, Kandi V, Seidel V, et al. Frontiers in pharmacology. 2023.
Subcutaneous mycoses: Endemic but neglected among the Neglected Tropical Diseases in Ethiopia.
Enbiale W, Bekele A, Manaye N, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2023; 17 (9) : 1-12.
Repurposing of Tuberculosis Drug Candidates for the Treatment of Mycobacterium ulcerans Disease
Warryn L, Pluschke G. CHIMIA. Swiss Chemical Society. 2023; 77 (9) : 577-581.
Unpacking the impact of integrating the Neglected Tropical Diseases supply chain into the national supply chain system: Illustrative evidence from Liberia
Kollie KK, Jenkins J, Theobald S, et al. Parasitology. Cambridge University Press (CUP). 2023.
Understanding Stigma - Listening to people living with Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Nigeria
CBM . Disability Voices paper (2023). 2023.
'Self-stigma' of people with cutaneous leishmaniasis the unrecognized one: what do we think; what do we know; what can we prove?
Hagos B, Zerihun Z. International journal for equity in health. 2023; 22 (1) : 1-9.
Measuring health-related stigma: Exploring challenges and research priorities to improve assessment
Mol MM, Visser MJ, Rai SS, et al. Global Public Health. Informa UK Limited. 2023; 18 (1) : 1-17.
Impact of Hydrocoele Surgeries on Quality of Life for Persons Living in Lymphatic Filariasis Endemic Communities in Toro, North-Eastern Nigeria.
Olamiju F. O, Mogaji H. O, Achu I, et al. Nigerian Journal of Parisitology. 2023.
Multi-sensorial perceptions of risk: the aesthetics behind (muco)cutaneous leishmaniasis-related stigma in Ecuador
Vargas Roman VC, Bezemer J, Calvopiña M, et al. Anthropology & Medicine. Informa UK Limited. 2023.
Artificial intelligence in neglected tropical diseases
Thunga G, Khan S, Poojari PG, et al. Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice. Elsevier. 2024.
Reflections before the storm: the AI reproduction of biased imagery in global health visuals
Alenichev A, Kingori P, Grietens KP. The Lancet Global Health. Elsevier BV. 2023; 11 (10) : e1496-e1498.
Provider and User Acceptability of Integrated Treatment for the Control of Malaria and Helminths in Saraya, South-Eastern Senegal.
Afolabi M, Diaw A, Fall E, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2023.
Advancing the one health approach through integration of Ayush systems: Opportunities and way forward
Kumar S, Gopal KM, Choudhary A, et al. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. Medknow. 2023; 12 (9) : 1764-1770.
Cost and cost-effectiveness analysis of mass drug administration compared to school-based targeted preventive chemotherapy for hookworm control in Dak Lak province, Vietnam
Caesar delos Trinos JP, Ng-Nguyen D, Coffeng LE, et al. The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Scabies: the neglected tropical disease that is everywhere
Burki T. The Lancet Infectious Diseases. Elsevier BV. 2023; 23 (10) : e405-e406.
Enhancing clinical and translational research in Africa: a comprehensive exploration of challenges and opportunities for advancement
Olatunji G. D, Kokori E, Osaghae O. W, et al. Journal of Clinical and Translational Research. 2023.
Data Collection Versus Knowledge Theft: Relational Accountability and the Research Ethics of Indigenous Knowledges
Tynan L. EADI Global Development Series. Springer Nature Switzerland. 2023.
Decolonisation: London's famous school of "tropical medicine" and its uncomfortable identity
Looi M. BMJ. BMJ. 2023.
What should decolonisation of medical institutions look like?
Looi M. BMJ. BMJ. 2023.
Mental health: The invisible effects of neglected tropical diseases
Makin S. Nature. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2023.
Using intersectionality to study gender and antimicrobial resistance in low- and middle-income countries
Gautron JMC, Tu Thanh G, Barasa V, et al. Health Policy and Planning. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2023; 38 (9) : 1017-1032.
A gender-responsive Pandemic Accord is needed for a healthier, equitable future
Heidari S, Torreele E, Gülmezoglu AM, et al. The Lancet. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Differentiating sex and gender in health research to achieve gender equity.
Kaufman M, Eschliman E, Karver T. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. 2023; 101 (10) : 666-671.
Vector-borne disease, climate change and perinatal health
Oberlin AM, Wylie B. Seminars in Perinatology. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Integration of female genital schistosomiasis into HIV/sexual and reproductive health and rights and neglected tropical diseases programmes and services: a scoping review.
Umbelino-Walker I, Wong F, Cassolato M, et al. Sexual and reproductive health matters. 2023; 31 (1) : 1-17.
Female genital schistosomiasis, human papilloma virus infection, and cervical cancer in rural Madagascar: a cross sectional study
Kutz J, Rausche P, Rasamoelina T, et al. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2023; 12 (1) : 1-14.
Adoption of community-based strategies for sustainable vector control and prevention
Rivera EP, Arrivillaga MR, Juárez JG, et al. BMC Public Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2023; 23 (1) : 1-15.
Defining schistosomiasis hotspots based on literature and shareholder interviews
Lim RM, Arme TM, Pedersen AB, et al. Trends in Parasitology. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Awareness of Neglected Tropical Diseases Among Medical and Health Sciences Students at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah: A Cross-Sectional Study
Altwaim S. A, Alsaady I, Gattan H. S, et al. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2023.
How to find a forgotten disease like yaws: Lessons from the Philippine experience
Dofitas BL, Hawley K. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2023; 17 (9) : 1-6.
The geographical distribution and socioeconomic risk factors of COVID-19, tuberculosis and leprosy in Fortaleza, Brazil
Taal AT, Barreto JG, Santos de Sousa GD, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2023; 23 (1) : 1-10.
Utilization of GeoAI Applications in the Health Sector: A Review
Amponsah A, Latue P, Rakuasa H. Journal of Health Science and Medical Therapy. PT. Riset Press International. 2023; 1 (02) : 49-60.
Prioritising snakebite in the child and adolescent health agenda.
Bhaumik S, Menon G, Habib A. The Lancet. Child & adolescent health. 2023.
Case fatality rate and burden of snakebite envenoming in children - A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Iliyasu G, Dayyab F, Michael G, et al. Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology. 2023.
Antivenom for sale? Availability and affordability of snakebite medicines across public and private health facilities in Rwanda
Schurer JM, Murara E, van Oirschot J, et al. Toxicon. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Snakebite: A neglected tropical disease that can stymie progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals
Bhargava S. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine. Medknow. 2023; 16 (9) : 383-384.
Comprehensive Case-Control Study of Protective and Risk Factors for Buruli Ulcer, Southeastern Australia.
McNamara B, Blasdell K, Yerramilli A, et al. Emerging infectious diseases. 2023; 29 (10) : 2032-2043.
Orintation of One Health development: think globally act locally
Guo Z, Zheng J, Badon L, et al. Science in One Health. Elsevier BV. 2023.
Elimination and eradication goals for communicable diseases: a systematic review
Khawar L, Donovan B, Peeling R, et al. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. WHO Press. 2023; 101 (10) : 649-665.
Accelerating the healing of hard-to-heal wounds with food supplements: nutritional analysis in the Côte d'Ivoire.
Koffi D, Konan A, Koné V, et al. Journal of wound care. 2023; 32 (Sup10) : cci-ccx.
Zoonotic diseases: understanding the risks and mitigating the threats
Elsohaby I, Villa L. BMC Veterinary Research. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2023; 19 (1) : 1-3.
Making the connection between health equity and sustainability.
Shelton R, Hailemariam M, Iwelunmor J. Frontiers in public health. 2023.
NNN Conference learnings
The NTD Inclusion Score Card (NISC) Launch/Unveiling – A tool for leadership and accountability to enhance inclusion and meaningful participation of persons affected by NTDs in NGOs.
The session took participants through the NISC development process, from concept inception, funding, and development to the delivery of the final product – the NISC assessment tool. The main learning outcome of the session is that real action needs to be taken to ensure the inclusion and meaningful participation of persons affected by NTDs in policy and decision-making processes. The NISC as a tool enables this process.
If you are interested to learn more about the inception, development and piloting of this ground-breaking tool and how it can bring about real change and ensure the meaningful participation of individuals affected by NTDs in policy and decision-making processes please read the full blog here. You can download the NISC tool here. Utilizing an external facilitator is recommended to lead the discussion. There is a facilitator available free of cost between now and the end of December, 2023, that can support you and your organization with the assessment. Please reach out to Bernice Ejiogu (b.ejiogu@nlrinternational.org).
The Leprosy Working Group Session on Integrated Capacity Strengthening "Experience and evidence building on effective innovative Integrated Capacity Strengthening (ICS).
The Leprosy Working Group Session organized by NLR, InfoNTD/InfoLep and ILEP in collaboration with the WHO NTD Department, was a highly interactive session around ICS aimed at taking stock of what we do, what we know, and what we still have to work on, experts shared experiences on ICS, the challenges and achievements in this, and also the needs for building evidence. There was a general consent on the need for integrated capacity strengthening in order to realizing the NTD roadmap targets.
Dr. José Postigo of the WHO-NTD Department provided information about the online training courses available on OpenWHO. In an interactive working group session participants explored the need for further development of ICS, the requirements to realize these and the roles Ministries and other organizations could play.
An interactive map was launched that shows ongoing ICS initiatives. Some key learning outcomes from the group discussions were: 1. There currently is a lack of integrated training materials at the global and local levels, and there are different training needs in different countries. 2. For successful planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of ICS there is a need for country ownership and broad participation. 3. ICS requires intensive advocacy and lobbying, and joint proposal writing to foster a cultural shift to channel resources from one NTD to multiple NTDs; 4. Multi-language is key in order to enhance accessibility and contextualization of ICS resources.
Send us an email if you wish to include your ICS initiatives to the map!
News & Events
SIRWASH webinar 2: Formalising and strengthening institutions for supporting rural WASH services
November 7, 2023; 10:00 CET.
This is the second event of the webinar series of the SIRWASH Programme (Sustainable and Innovative Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). It will bring examples of successful institution strengthening for rural WASH service delivery and regulation, particularly at the local government level. The event will be multilingual, with simultaneous translation into EN, FR, PT and SP.
SIRWASH webinar 3: Rural sanitation - why is it left behind?
November 15, 2023; 15:00 CET.
This is the third event of the webinar series of the SIRWASH Programme (Sustainable and Innovative Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene). It will bring examples of government initiatives that strengthen and prioritise rural sanitation. The latter is left behind in many countries, who often prioritise their political will and investment towards urban water supply. The event will be multilingual, with simultaneous translation into EN, FR, PT and SP.
Reaching the Last Mile Forum 2023
December 3, 2023; Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The Reaching the Last Mile (RLM) Forum will stimulate new momentum, innovation, and investment towards solving the urgent health challenges faced by last-mile communities. Taking place within COP28's inaugural Health Day, the forum will provide a vital platform to elevate and embed health in the global climate agenda, with an emphasis on building resilient health systems that best serve vulnerable communities.
The forum will be a hybrid event, with virtual participation also available. Please note that forum attendance is by invitation only and invitations are non-transferable. To request an invitation, please email info@reachingthelastmile.com
TropicalMed 2023 Young Investigator Award
TropicalMed is inviting nominations for the TropicalMed 2023 Young Investigator Award. The prize will be given to one young investigator in recognition of their excellence in the field of tropical medicine and infectious disease.
The nomination deadline is the 30th of November, 2023.
8th Health Systems Global Symposium on Health Systems Research
November 18-22, 2024, Japan.
The 8th Global Symposium on Health Systems Research will be held in Nagasaki, Japan in 2024. The theme of the Symposium is "Building Just and Sustainable Health Systems: Centring People and Protecting the Planet".
iChords Knowledge Café on Podoconiosis
October 31, 2023; 15:00 CET Online.
iChords Knowledge Exchange Café on identifying contextual, setting and implementational factors in podoconiosis reduction social interventions in Ethiopia and Rwanda: The 5S foundation. Speakers include Dr. Kibur Engdawork Melese and Dr. Richard Kalisa.
CPHIA 2023
November 27-30, 2023; Lusaka, Zambia.
The 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA). The theme of the conference is "Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture". The conference provides a unique African-led platform for leaders across the continent to reflect on lessons learned in health and science, and align on a way forward to creating more resilient health systems.
Wellcome Discovery Awards
This scheme provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
Submission deadline is the 21st November 2023, 17:00 GMT.
Career Development Awards
This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research capabilities, drive innovative programmes of work and deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health and wellbeing.
Submission deadline is the 16th November 2023, 17:00 GMT.
Call for Papers: Addressing the snakebite challenge - progress towards the 2030 roadmap
RSTMH are seeking submissions for a Special Issue, to be published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (TRSTMH), which aims to bring together research on improving the understanding of snakebites and snakebite envenoming. The deadline for submissions is the 31st of March, 2024.
Decolonising Consultancy: Full Session (September 2023)
Online Recording
On 21 September, 2023, INTRAC hosted an online event titled "decolonising consultancy". Four speakers shared their views on what decolonising consultancy means in practice looks like, and how it can be achieved. This full recording contains short talks from Nancy Kankum Kusi (WACSI), Rob Lloyd (Itad), Elena Gillis (Adeso), Alaa Shaheen (Beit Al Karma), and Sam Varley (Comic Relief). The event was hosted by INTRAC board member Suzanne Hammad, and the closing reflection was by INTRAC Principal Consultant Rick James.
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