Leprosy Mailing List – September 25, 2024
Ref.: (LML) New Publications On Cross-Cutting Issues In NTDs. July, 2024.
From: Roos Geutjes, Sophie Vissers and Upasana Regmi, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Dear colleagues,
We're thrilled to bring you this month's newsletter, brimming with valuable resources, updates, and new learning opportunities. For the first time ever, we're introducing newly published online courses now available on our website!
Two of these courses come from e-learning.infoNTD, an exciting new e-learning platform that will officially launch at the NNN Conference in Kuala Lumpur next week. Be sure to visit the website and explore the available courses.
Will you be visiting the NNN in-person? Don't forget to visit us at the ILEP stand!
Additionally, this newsletter is featuring two open courses from the WHO: one on Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention, and another on Wound Management in Resource-Limited Settings. These are essential resources for health professionals in the field!
This month's Special Section shines a spotlight on Community Engagement. It features insightful books and articles that summarize vital knowledge and interventions from both research and practice. These resources are designed to help you make meaningful connections and drive positive change in communities.
Lastly, we're excited to announce a new team member! Upasana Regmi has joined infoNTD & infolep as a support officer, and we're looking forward to collaborating with her. At the same time, we say farewell to Sophie Vissers, who will be leaving the team gradually. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.
Enjoy this month's edition!
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes, Sophie Vissers and Upasana Regmi
www.InfoNTD.org
info@InfoNTD.org
Practical materials
Stigma & Mental Wellbeing [E-learning.infoNTD Online Course]
Scientific Writing for Dissemination of Research Results [E-learning.infoNTD Online Course]
Lymphatic Filariasis Morbidity Management and Disability Prevention [WHO Online Course]
Wound management in resource-limited settings: Training for national and district-level health workers [WHO Online Course]
WHO guideline on preventive chemotherapy for public health control of strongyloidiasis [WHO Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases Team Guideline]
Report of the fifth annual meeting of the network of Buruli ulcer PCR laboratories in the WHO African Region, Accra, Ghana, 23–25 October 2023 [WHO Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases Team, Skin NTDs Laboratory Network Meeting Report]
WASH on wheels: A groundbreaking solution for global water access [WHO, NNN Case Study]
Implementation toolkit for accessible telehealth services [WHO Toolkit]
Addressing gender inequalities in national action plans on antimicrobial resistance [WHO National Action Plans and Monitoring and Evaluation Team Guidelines]
Digital Health Position Paper 2024-2029 [USAID Position Paper]
USAID: Expanding Government Partnerships to Sustainably Eliminate NTDs [USAID Fact Sheet]
An overview of Buruli ulcer in Australia [Wrong et al. Manual]
Equitable Data Sharing and Collaboration in Global Health Research [ISNTD webinar recording]
The uses and challenges of AI in global health
[RSTMH webinar recording]
The Vicious Cycle of 21+ Neglected Tropical Diseases [NTV Kenya podcast]
Global Health Pursuit — 58. Turning Science into Aid: The Fight Against Neglected Global Diseases w/ Dr. Kishor Wasan [Global Health Pursuit podcast]
Elimination Exchange: Prof Emilienne Epée on Community Engagement - Glide [GLIDE podcast episode]
Community engagement
Good Participatory Practice: Social Mobilization, Communications, and Community Engagement
Sorenson RA, Delph Y, Wilson B, et al. Principles and Practice of Emergency Research Response. Springer International Publishing. 2024.
Reproducing poverty through participation: examining the constraints of community development strategies in fostering empowerment and social change
Khan S, Eversole R. Community Development Journal. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024.
The Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum, Sudan's experience in community engagement initiatives spans 3 decades
Fahal AH, Ahmed ES, Mahmoud AH, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (8) : 1-16.
Social Work with Populations Vulnerable to Neglected Tropical Diseases
Jabir M, Choolayil AC. SpringerBriefs in Social Work. Springer Nature Switzerland. 2024.
Other new publications
Planning for Access during Research and Development: Policies, practices and opportunities to ensure health technologies are available to those that need them most
Uniting Efforts . 2024.
Persons 'never treated' in mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis: identifying programmatic and research needs from a series of research review meetings 2020-2021.
Brady M, Toubali E, Baker M, et al. International health. 2024; 16 (5) : 479-486.
Exploring the efficacy of negative pressure wound therapy in the management of mycobacterium ulcerans wounds: a comprehensive literature review
Kavanagh F, Rozen W, Seth I, et al. Plastic and Aesthetic Research. OAE Publishing Inc.. 2024.
Chagas disease in the United States: barriers, challenges, and opportunities to implementing Chagas disease screening programs among primary care providers
Carrion MN. School of Public Health. Boston University. 2024.
Increasing uptake of integrated schistosomiasis treatment and HIV screening services in fishermen at high risk of comorbidities in Malawi
Tippett-Barr BA. The Lancet Global Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 12 (10) : e1571-e1572.
Combined interventions for the testing and treatment of HIV and schistosomiasis among fishermen in Malawi: a three-arm, cluster-randomised trial
Choko AT, Dovel KL, Kayuni S, et al. The Lancet Global Health. Elsevier BV. 2024; 12 (10) : e1673-e1683.
Development and evaluation of a health literacy scale for parasitic diseases
Wang Y, Li C, Mao Y, et al. BMC Infectious Diseases. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-10.
Glocal is global: reimagining the training of global health students in high-income countries.
Anand S, Pai M. The Lancet. Global health. 2023; 11 (11) : e1686-e1687.
Integrated Diagnosis in Africa's Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What Is It, What Works, and for Whom? A Realist Synthesis
Gwaza G, Plüddemann A, McCall M, et al. International Journal of Integrated Care. Ubiquity Press, Ltd.. 2024.
A united call for gender equity in global health leadership
Moughalian C, Manoj M, Farwin A, et al. Nature Medicine. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Sudan's neglected tropical zoonotic diseases: A One-Health approach in the face of the current armed conflict
Mohammed A, Ahmed M, Ibrahim NA. Qatar Journal of Public Health. Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press). 2024; 2024 (1) : 1-4.
A conceptual framework from the Philippines to analyse organizational capacities for health policy and systems research
Liwanag HJ, Famaloan FRA, Reyes KA, et al. Health Policy and Planning. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024; 39 (8) : 878-889.
Health impacts of climate-change related natural disasters on persons with disabilities in developing countries: A literature review
Uddin T, Tasnim A, Islam MR, et al. The Journal of Climate Change and Health. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Hope amidst neglect: Mycetoma Research Center, University of Khartoum. A holistic management approach to achieve the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
Fahal A, Ahmed I, Saaed A, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2024; 18 (9) : 1-10.
Neglected Tropical Diseases: Health Governance at the Global-Regional Nexus
Fraundorfer M. South America Policy Regionalism. Routledge. 2024.
Noma: un padecimiento poco estudiado en América
Zúñiga Carrasco IR, Caro Lozano J. Revista Latinoamericana de Infectología Pediátrica. GRAPHIMEDIC SA DE CV. 2024; 37 (2) : 80-83.
The role of youth in fighting neglected tropical diseases.
Mohammed F, Chaibi S, Yin E, et al. The Lancet. Child & adolescent health. 2024.
New Tools and Nuanced Interventions to Accelerate Achievement of the 2030 Roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Vasconcelos A, Nunes-Alves C, Hollingsworth TD. Clinical Infectious Diseases. 2024.
Barriers and facilitators of visceral leishmaniasis case management in the Amhara Region, Northwest Ethiopia: an exploratory qualitative study.
Gelaw Y, Gangneux J, Alene G, et al. BMC public health. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-17.
Disability in childhood and the equity of health services: a cross-sectional comparison of mass drug administration strategies for soil-transmitted helminths in southern Malawi
Witek-McManus S, Simwanza J, Msiska R, et al. BMJ Open. BMJ. 2024; 14 (9) : 1-11.
Three decades of research in lymphatic filariasis-lessons learned
Krishnasastry S. Tropical Parasitology. Medknow. 2024; 14 (2) : 65-70.
Cost and budget impact of mass drug administration compared to expanded school-based targeted preventive chemotherapy for soil-transmitted helminth control in Zamboanga Peninsula, the Philippines.
Trinos J, Coffeng L, Garcia F, et al. The Lancet regional health. Western Pacific. 2024.
Core outcome set for intervention research on snakebite envenomation in South Asia.
Bhaumik S, Beri D, Santra V, et al. Injury prevention. 2024.
Drug Repositioning and Artificial Intelligence: Is It a Promising Approach to be Used for Neglected Diseases?
Bongiovani F, A. Ferreira-Junior M, S. Santos S, et al. Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica (SBQ). 2024.
Differences in need for and access to eye health services between older people with and without disability: A cross-sectional survey in four districts of northern Uganda
Jolley E, Davey C, Bechange S, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (9) : 1-14.
Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Medical Parasitology: The State of the Art
Mohammad EFF. Sohag Journal of junior Scientific Researchers. 2024.
Leishmaniasis in Greece: Prospects of transitioning to a One Health surveillance system
Fotakis EA, Papamichail D, Boutsini S, et al. One Health. Elsevier BV. 2024.
'The Lost Peace': Evidencing the Syndemic Relationship between Neglected Tropical Diseases and Mental Distress in Liberia
McCollum R, Barrett C, Zawolo G, et al. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. MDPI AG. 2024; 9 (8) : 1-24.
One Health policy for combatting African trypanocide resistance.
Kasozi K, MacLeod E, Welburn S. One Health. 2024.
Surveillance of Soil-transmitted Helminthiasis and Schistosomiasis in the Philippines: Review of Current Policies, Guidelines, and Practices
Belizario VJ, Ampo SAM, Henderson K, et al. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2024.
Half a century of Japanese research on two Neglected Tropical Diseases (trypanosomiasis and leishmaniasis): Overseas scientific cooperation
Alunda JM, Sanjoba C, Goto Y. Parasitology International. 2024.
Effectiveness of community-based intervention on snakebite prevention and first aid measures in rural Bangladesh
Farheen C, Fazlur Rahman A, Chowdhury SM, et al. India Towards Zero Drowning. BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. 2024.
News & Events
Kenya Edges Closer to Manufacturing Its Own Anti-Venom (The Times)
Zimbabwe strides towards elimination of a blinding bacterial infection (Gavi)
Ghanaian scientists challenged to focus on a small group of diseases for impact (My Joy Online)
Guatemala commits to disability inclusion (CBM)
Call for Proposals: Operational Research on "Endgame" Challenges (COR NTD)
Call for Proposals: Mental Health Award - Accelerating scalable digital mental health interventions (Wellcome)
Call for Proposals: NHIR Global Health Research - Researcher-led funding call bands 1 to 3 (NHIR)
Launch of guidance for best practices for clinical trials
September 25, 13:00 – 14:30 CET, 2024; Online.
The purpose of this virtual event is to engage and inform key stakeholders about the newly developed WHO guidance on best practices for clinical trials. Please register in advance.
COR-NTD Meeting for the Pacific Islands
September 25-26, 2024; in-person event; Brisbane, Australia.
The goal of this meeting is to bring together key stakeholders to address how to eliminate lymphatic filariasis, scabies, trachoma, leprosy and other NTDs from the region. Registration will open soon.
Biennial SAMEA Conference
October 7-11, 2024; Birchwood Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa.
This is the 9th edition of the SAMEA Conference and the theme is "Vuca-Vuka! Catalysing Change Through Monitoring and Evaluation". The biennial conference serves as a primary platform for fostering the growth of a vibrant Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) community in South Africa and increasing the use of M&E as valuable tools for achieving equitable and sustainable development. Registration is open.
RSTMH Annual Meeting 2024
October 10-11, 2024; Coin Street Conference Centre, London, United Kingdom
The Annual Meeting will bring together members, Fellows and supporters from around the world to share knowledge, hear about the latest research and ideas, and encourage new collaborations. The theme of the meeting is 'Tropical Medicine and Global Health: Innovations and Challenges' with a focus on significant cross cutting issues. Registration is open.
Joint Scientific Meeting HAT Platform-EANETT
October 14-16, 2025; Conakry, Guinea.
This innovation-focused scientific meeting is being organized to contribute to the WHO's roadmap for interrupting HAT transmission by 2030. The theme of the 6th edition of this conference is "Bringing innovation to contribute to the interruption of HAT transmission by 2030". Registration is closed.
Infection Prevention Conference 2024
October 23-25 2024; Birmingham, United Kingdom
Join the global conversation on infection prevention at Infection Prevention Society's annual conference. Discover cutting-edge solutions and expertise in infection prevention and control with leading experts covering a wide range of topics and themes. Check the website for information about registration.
International Symposium on Schistosomiasis
November 10-13 2024; Bahia, Salvador
This 17th edition of the International Symposium on Schistosomiasis has as theme "Perspectives for the elimination of Schistosomiasis". This edition will highlight technological advances contributing to the elimination of schistosomiasis. Registration is open.
ASTMH Annual Meeting
November 13-17, 2024; Louisiana, New Orleans
The scientific program is designed for researchers, professors, government and public health officials, military personnel, travel clinic physicians, practicing physicians in tropical medicine, students, and healthcare providers. Invitation letters for travel approval assistance are available here. Registration is open and the early rate deadline is September 30.
LSTM Scientific Symposium - 125 year Anniversary
November 25-27, 2024; hybrid event; Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Some of the topics of the 125th Anniversary edition of this symposium are: Neglected Tropical Diseases, Resilient Health Systems, Resistance Research and Management, the Impact of Climate Change on Global Health, and Health Policy and Systems Research. Registration is open.
International Congress on Infectious Diseases 2024
December 3-6, 2024; Cape Town, South Africa
This is the 20th edition of the ICID where world-renowned experts share innovative ideas and colleagues spark critical connections, and is a place for our global industry and medical community to share groundbreaking solutions for prevention, management, and cutting edge treatments for all those impacted by infectious diseases. Registration is open.
Tropical Infectious Diseases Gordon Research Conference
February 2-7, 2024; Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco, Lucca, Italy.
The theme of the conference is "Basic and Clinical Research Strategies for Tackling Tropical Infectious Diseases in a Globalized World". Registration closes at. January 5, 2025.
Save the date! Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
May, 2025; Nairobi, Kenya
The 1st edition of the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, organized by AME is tentatively scheduled in May 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya, as a hybrid meeting.
PAHO, El Salvador's Ministry of Health, and Canada Collaborate to Combat Trachoma (PAHO)
ARNTD and COR-NTD partner to End Neglected Tropical Diseases
(The African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases)
Partners in drug discovery: how to collaborate with non-governmental organizations (Nature)
Call for Proposals: Schistosomiasis Research Grant (Merck Schistosomiasis Research Grant Initiative)
Call for Proposals: Skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) CfP-NTD2025 (Diorapthe Foundation)
GONE webinar: Central African Republic: Fighting against onchocerciasis in difficult conditions
September 24, 2024; Online.
This webinar (in English and French) is on the Central African Republic's efforts to work towards the elimination of onchocerciasis, given logistical and external challenges such as environmental factors and political instability that have contributed to the displacement of almost a fifth of the Central African population. Please register in advance.
NNN Conference 2024
October 1-3, 2024; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The theme for the conference is: "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs." Registration is open.
Conference on control strategies for schistosomiasis in Madagascar
October 11, 2024; Antananarivo, Madagascar
The aim of the conference is to fuel the discussion and strengthen the networks between Malagasy stakeholders and policy makers, international experts, health professionals and scientist to work together to reach equity through elimination. Registration deadline is the 15th of September 2024.
World Health Summit 2024
October 13-15, 2024; Berlin, Germany & Online
The theme of the conference is: "Building Trust for a Healthier World". You can join the event online live from all around the world for free and without any registration required. Registration for on-site participation is open.
2024 UNC Water & Health Conference
October 14-18, 2024; hybrid event; Chapel Hill, United States of America
This annual conference reflects on Water Institute's commitment to improving public health by achieving universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene (WaSH) services that are safe, affordable and sustainable. In-person registration is open and online participation registration is coming soon.
The UNITE Global Summit
October 16, 2024; Berlin, Germany.
This year forum's theme is "Building Trust for Global Health: Parliamentarians' Leadership for Change". The agenda will be divided into the main pillars: human rights & equitable access to health, global health architecture & security, strenthening of healthcare systems and sustainable financing for health. The event is the world's leading Forum for forging partnerships between parliamentarians and leaders from the global health community. Registration is open.
International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices
October 22-24, 2024; Cape Town, South Africa
The 4th edition of the conference has the theme: "The Politics of Knowledge", serves as a platform for engaging critically with knowledge-making and the philosophical underpinnings of what it means to produce knowledge in the world today. Registration is open.
Theory of Change – promoting locally-led change
November 12-29, 2024; Online.
This course is particularly relevant for those with an understanding of the concept of ToCs but limited experience of the development and/or use of ToCs. It is also suitable for those wanting to know more about the value and practicalities of this approach for design, implementation and M&E of projects, programmes and/or strategies. Application deadline is 1st of November.
Annual International Scientific Conference
November 13-14, 2024; Malaika Beach Resort, Mwanza, Tanzania
This is the 14th edition of the conference organized by the Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania. This year's main theme is "One Health and Global Health Security". Deadline for submission is open until September 30, 2024.
Iberian Congress of African Studies
January 29-31, 2025; University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
This is the twelfth edition of the Iberian Congress of African Studies. The theme is "African responses to the decolonial dilemma". Deadline for submission of proposals is September 30, 2024. Registration is open from October 3 2024 - January 31 2025.
International Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Research
January 20-22, 2024; Kigali Convention Center, Kigali, Rwanda
This is the second edition of the InCORNTD and this meeting aims to bring together key stakeholders to address how to eliminate NTDs from the African region through operational and carefully focused research.
Annual Meeting of National NTD Programma Managers
April 7-11, 2025; location unkown.
Theme for the annual meeting: "Innovating for acceleration: Pathways to NTD Elimination". Check the website for updates about the location.
Save the date! TEPHINET Scientific Conference and the Global Field Epidemiology Partnership Forum
June 2-5, 2025; Berlin, Germany
The deadline for abstract submission is September 30, 2024.
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