Leprosy Mailing List – March 20, 2024
Ref.: (LML) New Publications On Cross-Cutting Issues In NTDs. February, 2024
From: Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
It was wonderful seeing you active on Social Media during World Leprosy Day and World NTD Day! We believe that all of us are re-inspired and encouraged to continue and accelerate our work towards beating NTDs together.
In each Newsletter, we aim to provide a special section, particularly when there are multiple publication that touch on an interesting cross-cutting topic. This month's newsletter contains the a special section on Equity and Global Health, recently uploaded practical materials, an interesting list of recent publications, and last but not least an extensive list of upcoming events and opportunities (Wellcome Awards, RSTMH Grants and Medals; Webinars on MDA, and Female Genital Schistosomiasis).
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes and Josephine Breman-Srivastava
www.InfoNTD.org
info@InfoNTD.org
Practical materials
Mycetoma: Training of health workers at national and district levels on skin-NTDs (WHO online course)
World Health Organization . OpenWHO. 2024.
The Community Drug Distributor's Role-Play Guide (Guide)
iCHORDS CDD Support and Strengthening focus area . iCHORDS. 2023.
Neglected Tropical Diseases (Online Course)
Institut Pasteur . France Université Numérique. 2024.
CURE-ID (Database)
Cure Drug Repurposing Collaboratory . 2022.
SBC Learning Center (Online E-learning platform)
Breakthrough Action: For social & behavior change . n.d..
Participation and inclusion - Practical lessons from REDRESS (Podcast)
SCL Agency . Connecting Citizens To Science. 2023.
Equity & Global Health
Where do we go from here? - Navigating power inequalities between development NGO's in the aid system
Banks N, Bukenya B, Elbers W, et al. 2024.
Developing an agenda for the decolonization of global health
McCoy D, Kapilashrami A, Kumar R, et al. Bulletin of the World Health Organization. WHO Press. 2024; 102 (02) : 130-136.
Equitable global health research partnerships
Voller S. E. Department of Public Health, Environments and Society. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. 2023.
Antimicrobial resistance and the great divide: inequity in priorities and agendas between the Global North and the Global South threatens global mitigation of antimicrobial resistance
Mendelson M, Laxminarayan R, Limmathurotsakul D, et al. The Lancet Global Health. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Other new publications
Improved prevention of female genital schistosomiasis: piloting integration of services into the national health system in Côte d'Ivoire
Preston A, Vitolas CT, Kouamin AC, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. 2023.
Control, elimination, and eradication efforts for neglected tropical diseases in the World Health Organization African region over the last 30 years - A scoping review.
Wolfe C, Barry A, Campos A, et al. International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. 2024.
WHO's recognition of NOMA as a neglected tropical disease and its global health implications.
Olatunji G, Kokori E, Olatunji D, et al. New microbes and new infections. 2024.
Noma: neglected no more?
The Lancet Global Health . The Lancet Global Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 12 (2) : e170.
Understanding the caring network of podoconiosis patients in Rwanda: a qualitative study
Risat MIK, Davey G, Mugume P, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. 2024.
Musculoskeletal involvement in neglected tropical diseases: a comprehensive review.
Serfaty A, Rodrigues T. Skeletal radiology. 2024.
A vote for childhood NTD elimination.
Health T. The Lancet. Child & adolescent health. 2024.
Efficacy of short-course treatment for prevention of congenital transmission of Chagas disease: A retrospective cohort study
Moscatelli G, Moroni S, Ramírez JC, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-9
Breakout Session Reports from the 2023 COR-NTD Annual Meeting
COR-NTD . 2023.
Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
Anyolitho MK, Huyse T, Masquillier C, et al. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 11 (1) : 1-11.
Modelling spatiotemporal patterns of visceral leishmaniasis incidence in two endemic states in India using environment, bioclimatic and demographic data, 2013–2022
Subramanian S, Maheswari RU, Prabavathy G, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (2) : 1-29.
KalaCORE: A Programme to Tackle Visceral Leishmaniasis in South Asia and East Africa (2014–2019)
Meredith S, den Boer M, Burza S, et al. Challenges and Solutions Against Visceral Leishmaniasis. Springer Nature Singapore. 2024.
Development and validation of a minimum requirements checklist for snakebite envenoming treatment in the Brazilian Amazonia
Serrão-Pinto T, Strand E, Rocha G, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-22.
Challenges and Recommendations of Filariasis Elimination in Asia: A Systematic Review
Loong A. C. E, Atil A, Muyou A. J, et al. Mal J Med Health Sci. 2023; 10 (20) : 176-185.
Diverse Information Sources and The Community's High Level of Knowledge About Lymphatic Filariasis in Air Salobar and Waihaong, Ambon City, Indonesia
Tomasouw JFC, Titaley C, Malakauseya MLV, et al. National Journal of Community Medicine. Medsci Publications. 2024; 15 (01) : 11-18.
Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
Chimfwembe K, Shirley H, Baker N, et al. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. MDPI AG. 2024; 9 (1) : 1-11.
Maasai Response to Mass Drug Administration for Trachoma in a Changing Political Economy in Tanzania
Mtuy T. B. Department of Global Health and Development. London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. 2023.
Community based integrated wound care: Results of a pilot formative research conducted in Benin and Côte d'Ivoire, West Africa
Wadagni ACA, Yao TAK, Diez G, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (2) : 1-20.
The use of artificial intelligence to improve mycetoma management
Ali HO, Elkheir LYM, Fahal AH, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (2) : 1-9.
Health research mentorship in low-income and middle-income countries: a global qualitative evidence synthesis of data from a crowdsourcing open call and scoping review.
Kpokiri E, McDonald K, Abraha Y, et al. BMJ global health. 2024; 9 (1) : 1-10.
A Call to Action: Urgently Strengthening the Future Physician-Scientist Workforce in Infectious Diseases
Swartz TH, Apewokin S, Carpenter SM, et al. The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
Empowering Riverine Communities in the Amazon: Strategies for Preventing Rabies
Silva JGN, Silva SDS, Gomes TCM, et al. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. MDPI AG. 2024; 21 (1) : 1-10.
Integrating health intervention into existing program structure of the neglected tropical diseases: lessons learned from Yobe and Ebonyi states.
Atobatele S, Sampson S, Jimoh A, et al. Frontiers in public health. 2023.
European priority review vouchers for neglected disease product development.
Ridley D, Lasanta A, Jones F, et al. BMJ global health. 2024.
Ending lymphatic filariasis and onchocerciasis in Africa: Reasons for hope.
Masiyiwa T, Bockarie M. International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases. 2024.
Millions of dollars pledged at COP28 to fight NTDs.
Venkatesan P. The Lancet. Infectious diseases. 2024; 24 (2) : e88.
NNN 2023 Conference Report: Reaching new frontiers - powering a new generation of leadership and cross-sectoral collaborations to end NTDs
NTD NGO Network (NNN) . 2024.
(In)sufficient institutionalization? Norm articulation in the World Health Organization and infectious disease prevalence across the global South
Shorette K, Phillips NE. International Journal of Comparative Sociology. SAGE Publications. 2024.
Original algorithms for the detection of cardiovascular involvement of neglected tropical diseases
Liblik K, Florica IT, Baranchuk A. Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy. Informa UK Limited. 2024.
Development of an integrated and decentralised skin health strategy to improve experiences of skin neglected tropical diseases and other skin conditions in Atwima Mponua District, Ghana
Phillips RO, Owusu L, Koka E, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (1) : 1-16.
Enabling targeted mass drug administration for schistosomiasis in north-western Tanzania: Exploring the use of geostatistical modeling to inform planning at sub-district level
Mathewson JD, van der Spek L, Mazigo HD, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-21.
The psychosocial burden of cutaneous leishmaniasis in rural Sri Lanka: A multi-method qualitative study
Nuwangi H, Dikomitis L, Weerakoon KG, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-19.
Have there been efforts to integrate malaria and schistosomiasis prevention and control programs? A scoping review of the literature
Duguay C, Raduy S, Khov E, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-12.
Mass Drug Administration: Contextual Factor Considerations.
Schneider Z, Busbee A, Boily M, et al. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene. 2024.
Conflicts in Gaza and around the world create a perfect storm for infectious disease outbreaks
Kearney JE, Thiel N, El-Taher A, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (2) : 1-4.
GONE to combat onchocerciasis
Bagcchi S. The Lancet Microbe. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem in Malawi.
Chiphwanya J, Mkwanda S, Kabuluzi S, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2024; 18 (2) : 1-22.
The lymphatic filariasis treatment study landscape: A systematic review of study characteristics and the case for an individual participant data platform
Freitas LT, Khan MA, Uddin A, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-20.
Comparing different lymphatic filariasis patient estimate approaches and results in Ethiopia
Mengistu B, Kebede F, Negash BK, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. 2024.
Neglected Disease Research and Development: The Higher Cost of Lower Funding
G-Finder , Policy Cures Research. . 2024.
Progress Towards Elimination of Trachoma in Kenya 2017–2020
Ilako D, Mwatha S, Wanyama BE, et al. Ophthalmic Epidemiology. Informa UK Limited. 2024.
Gender differences in trachomatous scarring prevalence in a formerly trachoma hyperendemic district in Tanzania
Wolle MA, Muñoz BE, Mgboji G, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-11.
"Our desire is to make this village intestinal worm free": Identifying determinants of high coverage of community-wide mass drug administration for soil transmitted helminths in Benin, India, and Malawi
Saxena M, Roll A, Walson JL, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (2) : 1-21.
Mosquitoes provide a transmission route between possums and humans for Buruli ulcer in southeastern Australia
Mee PT, Buultjens AH, Oliver J, et al. Nature Microbiology. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 9 (2) : 377-389.
Modeling the Potential Impact of Community Health Volunteers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Buruli Ulcer
Atuhaire F, Currie CSM, Hoyle RB. 2023 Winter Simulation Conference (WSC). IEEE. 2023.
News & Events
Call for nominations WHO/NTD for New members of the Working Group on Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, 2024–2026
The WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Group for Neglected Tropical Diseases (STAG-NTD) Working Group on Monitoring, Evaluation and Research that supports the WHO Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme (WHO/NTD) to implement the M&E framework related to the roadmap have issued a call for nominations for new members. Deadline to apply is March 12, 2024.
What is needed to make urban MDA effective in the elimination of neglected tropical diseases? Lessons learned from three continents
March 6, 2024; 14:00 CET; Online.
This session will provide examples of innovative strategies that have been used to tailor and strengthen mass drug administration (MDA) in urban contexts for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases. Session participants will help specify and prioritize operational research gaps for urban MDA.
Virtual Launch of the Community Mental Health Good Practice Guide - Strengthening the voice of Organizations of Persons with Psychosocial Disabilities
February 28, 2024; 12:00 PM CET; Online.
This Guide explores efforts of CBM Global in strengthening the capacity of organizations of persons with psychosocial disabilities, shedding light on the challenges faced by people with psychosocial disabilities and efforts being made to support their meaningful participation and inclusion in society on an equal basis with others. Make sure to register.
RSTMH Early Career Grants
The RSTMH Early Career Grants aims to encourage and support the next generation of tropical medicine and global health professionals by providing their first research grant. The maximum RSTMH Early Career Grant award is £5,000. The Project should take up to one year to be completed and should start within 3 months of receiving funding. The projects can be on any topic related to tropical medicine and global health, from across the research spectrum for example: lab, translation, implementation, and policy. Application Deadline is 22nd of April, 2024 at 12 pm (BST).
Sir Rickard Christophers Medal
The Sir Rickard Christophers Medal is to recognise outstanding work in tropical medicine and hygiene, and evidence of practical and field applications. The Medal is now open for applications and nominations. The deadline to enter is 10th of March, 2024 at 17:00 (BST).
ECLIPSE SYMPOSIUM
September 17-18, 2024; Canterbury, United Kingdom.
Please register your interest to attend ECLIPSE symposium. The event will be hosted in Canterbury on the 17-18 September 2024. The ECLIPSE programme coordinator Ms Molly Lambourn will be in touch with further details. Please email eclipse@kent.ac.uk if you have any questions. Deadline to register is 3rd of March, 2024.
African Research Leaders – UKRI
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is calling for applicating for funding to support exceptional early to mid-career African researchers to conduct excellent global health research across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). UKRI aims to attract and retain exceptionally talented 'rising star' individuals who will lead high quality research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA. Awards will provide support for up to five years and the requested amount should not exceed £750,000 in total. The deadline to apply is the 24th of April, 2024.
Call for Abstracts – HSR2024
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". Abstract submission deadline for Individual sessions is March 20, 2024; and for capacity strengthening sessions it is 1st of April, 2024.
Become a GLODERM Mentee
The Mentorship Programme aims to strengthen Mentorship in global health dermatology and increase access to educational opportunities in resource-limited settings worldwide by:
- Delivering a unique one-on-one mentorship programme.
- Delivering free, high quality dermatology training content for trainees worldwide.
The Mentorship Programme is a year long one-on-one Mentoring Programme that connects mentee applicants from low-resource settings with global health dermatology experts from around the world.
Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
October 7-9, 2024, Nairobi; Kenya.
The 1st edition of the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, organized by AME is tentatively scheduled from 7-9 October in Nairobi, Kenya, as a hybrid meeting. The abstract-driven conference proposes a platform to disseminate new advancements, real-world data, implementation challenges, and novel governing models to discuss and generate solutions for cross-cutting topics and ultimately reduce the disease burden and societal impact of NTDs. This proposal supports the progress in foundational pillars of the WHO Roadmap by facilitating evidence-based program implementation, leveraging the cross-cutting approach, and providing a forum to discuss a paradigm shift toward country ownership of elimination programs.
The Frontiers in Tropical Diseases Community Webinar on Female Genital Schistosomiasis
February 28, 2024; 15:00 CET; Online.
Margaret Gyapong will be giving a fascinating talk on Female Genital Schistosomiasis. The format of the webinar will be a 30 minute presentation, followed by a Q&A, so please do bring all your questions to the session! Make sure to register.
Wellcome Foundation has launched its 2024 Climate Impact Awards. They will prioritise funding for research that involves and serves the needs of communities most impacted by the health effects of climate change, and advances stories and narratives that tend to be absent in the media or underrepresented in public discourse. Application deadline is the 3rd of April, 2024.
Wellcome Discovery Awards
The Wellcome Discovery Awards 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. Application deadline is the 6th of April, 2024.
Wellcome Career Development Awards
The Wellcome Career Development 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. Application deadline is the 11th of April, 2024 at 17:00 (BST).
Chalmers Medal
Applications and nominations for the Chalmers Medal is now open. The Chalmers Medal recognises researchers in tropical medicine or global health who demonstrate evidence of mentoring and professional development of junior investigators, and other forms of capacity building. Deadline to enter is the 5th of March, 2024; 17:00 GMT.
ESCMID Postgraduate Course - Leprosy: back to the future.
May 20-22, 2024, Bergen, Norway.
ESCMID and ILEP have co-organized Leprosy: back to the future, a 3-day postgraduate training program in Bergen, Norway. The program focuses on medical aspects of leprosy so it is designed mostly for medical practitioners who would benefit from learning or updating on current issues in leprosy, especially new approaches to prevention and discussions about 'Zero Leprosy'. However it may also be of interest to program administrators or managers who are already familiar with leprosy. The registration deadline for general attendance is April 22, 2024.
EDCTP 3 - New tools, technologies and approaches for vector control in sub-Saharan Africa
Proposals under this topic should aim to deliver results that are directed, tailored towards, and contributing to the development and evaluation of tools, technologies and approaches for vector-borne diseases, including vector control and disease management technologies. The Proposal process follows a two-stage model. The deadline dates are 4th of April, 2024 and 17th of September, 2024.
EDCTP 3 - Accelerating development and integration of therapeutics against NTDs in sub-Saharan Africa
Proposals under this topic should aim at supporting activities that contribute to at least two of the expected impacts for this call. Proposals under this topic should aim at delivering results that are contributing to the following expected outcomes:
- Accelerate development of therapeutics towards registration to make progress in the control and elimination of NTDs in sub-Saharan Africa;
- Improve the understanding of barriers for progression of existing and new therapeutics against NTDs through the R&D pipeline;
- Generate evidence-based recommendations on how to better integrate research and innovation in efficient supply chains for NTDs;
- Gain a better understanding of different country or region-specific health and research needs, to ensure a better case management of patients with NTDs;
The Proposal process follows a two-stage model. The deadline dates are 4th of April, 2024 and 17th of September, 2024.
Abstract Submissions - 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE
For the 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE, the IAPBs flagship global event that brings together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to discuss and take action on the 2030 In Sight Strategy, abstract submission is currently open. Deadline to submit an abstract is 4th of march, 2024.
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