Leprosy Mailing List – June 25, 2024
Ref.: (LML) New publications on cross-cutting issues in NTDs. June, 2024.
From: Roos Geutjes and Sophie Vissers, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
In June, we've seen significant developments. The WHO has launched a new framework to eliminate visceral leishmaniasis in Eastern Africa (see practical materials), Chad has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem, and an interesting book was published providing a fully updated and extended overview on NTDs in Sub-Saharan Africa.
The special issue of this edition is on AI and its potential to support the elimination of NTDs. We are also happy to share the link to access the WHO website of the Global Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Skin Conditions. Please check the website to profit from the NTD-related updates.
We also have some exciting updates about our website! The navigation menu and search functionality on InfoNTD are being optimized to enhance accessibility. These improvements will be implemented next month, and we will keep you informed.
We strive to make NTD tools more accessible, we've added translations of the EMIC-affected persons scale in Portuguese, Spanish, and Makhuwa/Macua to our database. Please share any translations or cultural validation studies of this scale or other NTD tools with us.
We are also excited to welcome Sophie Vissers to our team, who will be taking over from Josephine Breman-Srivastava during her leave.
Warm regards,
Roos Geutjes and Sophie Vissers
www.InfoNTD.org
info@InfoNTD.org
Practical materials
Strategic framework for the elimination of visceral leishmaniasis as a public health problem in eastern Africa 2023–2030 (WHO framework)
Guidance on Selection and Use of One Health Operational Tools (WHO manual)
Regional Strategic Framework for sustaining, accelerating and innovating to end neglected tropical diseases in the South-East Asia Region, 2024–2030 (WHO technical document)
WHO Snail Identificationm for Schistosomiasis App (WHO app)
Resource Toolkit What Works for Health Systems Strengthening (Resource Toolkit K4D, Brighton: Institute of Development Studies)
Missed Campaign Integration Opportunities: Development of an algorithm-based tool to identify potential co-delivery opportunities in 7 countries between 2019-2023 (HCE Coalition webinar recording)
Microplanning to guide implementation of preventive chemotherapy to control and eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases (Open WHO course)
Advanced Topics in Implementation Research (IR) (Open TDR course)
Disability Inclusive CVA (Open CBM Global Disability Inclusion course)
Agents of Change: Your role in addressing Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FIG webinar recording)
NNN SCH-STH Disease Specific Group meeting - March 2024 (NNN SCH-STH Disease Specific Group meeting recording)
The right to work and employment for persons with disabilities in Low and Middle Income Countries: lessons from the front line and what this means for states, the UN and civil society (UN COSP17 side event recording)
SOP Collection of human sample material for molecular diagnosis (PCR) of parasites (Leiden Clinical Parasitology Group SOP)
SOP Aliquots of human stool for molecular diagnosis (PCR) of parasites. (Leiden Clinical Parasitology Group SOP)
Protocol Genomic DNA extraction from freshwater snail tissues (Protocol reviewed by GSA Snail Vectors working group)
Gender, health systems resilience and equity (episode of the podcast serie Connecting Citizens to Science)
50 years of developing global health leaders (episode of the podcast serie Global Health Matters)
AI and the elimination of NTDs
Artificial intelligence for drug repurposing against infectious diseases
Singh A. Artificial Intelligence Chemistry. Elsevier BV. 2024; 2 (2) : 1-14.
Machine learning in infectious diseases: potential applications and limitations
Al Meslamani AZ, Sobrino I, de la Fuente J. Annals of Medicine. Informa UK Limited. 2024; 56 (1) : 1-9.
Innovations in real-time infectious disease surveillance using AI and mobile data
Janet Aderonke Olaboye , Chukwudi Cosmos Maha , Tolulope Olagoke Kolawole , et al. International Medical Science Research Journal. Fair East Publishers. 2024; 4 (6) : 647-667.
Machine learning for predicting Chagas disease infection in rural areas of Brazil
De Rose Ghilardi F, Silva G, Vieira TM, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (4) : 1-11.
Deep learning in neglected vector-borne diseases: a systematic review
Mishra A, Pandey A, Malhotra R. International Journal of System Assurance Engineering and Management. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024.
Bergquist R, Zheng J, Zhou X. Science in One Health. Elsevier BV. 2024;
Schistosomiasis transmission in Zimbabwe: Modelling based on machine learning
Li H, Zheng J, Midzi N, et al. Infectious Disease Modelling. Elsevier BV. 2024; 9 (4) : 1081-1094.
Other new publications
Neglected Tropical Diseases - Sub-Saharan Africa
Gyapong JO, Boatin BA. Neglected Tropical Diseases. Springer International Publishing. 2024;
Tropical Data: supporting health ministries worldwide to conduct high-quality trachoma surveys
Harding-Esch EM, Bakhtiari A, Boyd S, et al. International Health. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024;
Rice C, Baker M, Zhao J, et al. Georgetown Scientific Research Journal. 2024;
O'Ferrall AM, Musaya J, Stothard JR, et al. Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024;
Progress towards the elimination of trachoma in Nigeria
Mpyet CD, Olobio N, Isiyaku S, et al. International Health. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024;
Community Directed Ivermectin Treatment Coverage in Burundi: A Spatio-Temporal Analysis for 2030 World Health Organization Road Map
Iradukunda A, Gaturagi C, Habonima A, et al. East Africa Science. East African Health Research Commission. 2024; 6 (1) : 90-97.
Faust A, Ray N. Frontiers in Health Services. Frontiers Media SA. 2024;
Hassan HK, Adigun OA, Manirambona E, et al. Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 13 (1) : 1-9.
Mendon GB, Gurung D, Loganathan S, et al. Cambridge Prisms: Global Mental Health. Cambridge University Press (CUP). 2024;
Majhi A, Mondal A, Agnihotri SB. HCI International 2024 Posters. Springer Nature Switzerland. 2024;
Progress Towards Trachoma Elimination in West Africa
Act to END NTDs West . Technical Brief. 2024;
Kumar R, Rathore AS. Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024;
Nilsson A, Brumer L. The United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNPRPD). 2024;
Olowu O, Nwankwo A, Ako I. International Journal of Mathematics Trends and Technology. Seventh Sense Research Group Journals. 2024; 70 (4) : 1-8.
Neevel AMG, Fernald KDS, Burgwal LHMVD. Health. Scientific Research Publishing, Inc.. 2024; 16 (05) : 490-520.
UN Flagship Report On Disability And Development 2024
United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs. 2024;
Skin Infections Management in Developing Countries
Al-Worafi YM. Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries. Springer International Publishing. 2024;
Wang Y, Li C, Zhang J, et al. Frontiers in Public Health. Frontiers Media SA. 2024;
Developing and validating a screening tool for female genital schistosomiasis in urban Zambia
Rogers EQ, Mwangelwa S, Kabengele C, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. 2024;
Kura K, Mutono N, Basáñez M, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S126-S130.
Damsté C, Gronholm PC, Groot TD, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (3) : 1-33.
Pillay LN, Umbelino-Walker I, Schlosser D, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. 2024;
Global Health Mentorship: Challenges and Opportunities for Equitable Partnership
Bain LE, Mbouamba Yankam B, Kong JD, et al. BMJ Global Health. BMJ. 2023; 8 (11) : 1-4.
optionsWilbur J, Dreibelbis R, Mactaggart I, et al. PLOS Water. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 3 (6) : 1-15.
Treatment and prevention of epilepsy in onchocerciasis-endemic areas is urgently needed
Colebunders R, Siewe Fodjo JN, Kamoen O, et al. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 13 (1) : 1-5.
Onchocerciasis elimination in sub-Saharan Africa requires alternative strategies.
Njamnshi A, Njamnshi W, Fodjo J. The Lancet. Global health. 2024; 12 (5) : e715-e716.
Butler J, Ogden J, Phillips R, et al. Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine. Informa UK Limited. 2024;
Evaluating epilepsy management in an onchocerciasis-endemic area: Case of Maridi, South Sudan
Kamoen O, Jada SR, Rovarini JM, et al. Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy. Elsevier BV. 2024;
Joy S, Rahi M. The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia. Elsevier BV. 2024;
From barrier to enabler: Transforming language for global health collaboration
Bélizaire MRD, Ineza L, Fall IS, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (6) : 1-5.
Sightsavers , Basnet S, Jolley E, et al. Sightsavers. 2024;
Nascimento Silva S, Ribeiro LR, Borges dos Santos K, et al. JBI Evidence Implementation. Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health). 2024;
Chagas disease in the United States: a call for increased investment and collaborative research
Agudelo Higuita NI, Beatty NL, Forsyth C, et al. The Lancet Regional Health - Americas. Elsevier BV. 2024.
Experiences of community health workers on adopting mHealth in rural Malawi: A qualitative study
Kachimanga C, Mulwafu M, Ndambo MK, et al. DIGITAL HEALTH. SAGE Publications. 2024.
World Health Organization. 2024.
Quilter EEV, Butlin CR. Leprosy Review. Lepra. 2024; 95 (2) : 1-12.
Community-Based Rehabilitation for Persons with Disabilities: An Indigenous Calling
Gonsalves W. Sambhāṣaṇ. 2024; 4 (4) : 79-89.
A youth advisory group on health and health research in rural Cambodia
Ean M, Tripura R, Sothea P, et al. Global Bioethics. Informa UK Limited. 2024; 35 (1) : 1-22.
Rights-Based Climate Action: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities
Light for the World . 2020;
Partner Perspectives: The Importance of Climate Action for NTD Elimination and Health Systems
The END Fund , Panorama Strategy . 2024;
Karuga R, Steege R, Chowdhury S, et al. PLOS Global Public Health. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 4 (5) : 1-23.
Jaworski A, Craig AT, Dyer CEF, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (5) : 1-17.
Optimal Control and Cost Effectiveness Analysis for the Transmission Dynamics of Yaws Infection
Abdullahi A, Samuel M. International Journal of Development Mathematics (IJDM). Modibbo Adama University. 2024; 1 (2) : 038-060.
Applying geospatial methods in leprosy prevention and control
Taal A. Erasmus University Rotterdam. Erasmus University Rotterdam. 2023;
World Health Organization . 2024;
Chukwudi Cosmos Maha , Tolulope Olagoke Kolawole , Samira Abdul . GSC Advanced Research and Reviews. GSC Online Press. 2024; 19 (2) : 286-296.
Scaling up antivenom for snakebite envenoming in the Brazilian Amazon: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Zimmerman A, Monteiro W, Nickenig Vissoci JR, et al. The Lancet Regional Health - Americas. Elsevier BV. 2024;
Co-development of a training programme on disability for healthcare workers in Uganda
Smythe T, Ssemata AS, Slivesteri S, et al. BMC Health Services Research. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 24 (1) : 1-12.
Impact of an online course on enhancing the diagnosis of Chagas disease in Latin America
García-Zamora S, Lopez-Santi R, Sosa-Liprandi Á, et al. Archivos Peruanos de Cardiología y Cirugía Cardiovascular. Instituto Nacional Cardovascular - Carlos Alberto Peschiera Carrillo. 2024; 5 (1) : 7-12.
Meierkord A, Körner-Nahodilová L, Gotsche C, et al. Public Health. Elsevier BV. 2024;
Global outreach and networking promotion to accelerate tropical diseases elimination
Lv S, Zhou X. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. 2024; 13 (1) : 1-5.
Schemczssen-Graeff Z, Silva CR, de Freitas PNN, et al. Biochemical Pharmacology. Elsevier BV. 2024;
Adams NNK, Ahorlu CS, de Souza DK, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (5) : 1-19.
Kazura E, Johnson J, Morozoff C, et al. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. Public Library of Science (PLoS). 2024; 18 (1) : 1-16.
Lambert VJ, Samson A, Matungwa DJ, et al. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases. Frontiers Media SA. 2024;.
Sodahlon Y, Ross D, O'Carroll P, et al. PLoS neglected tropical diseases. 2024; 18 (6) : 1-5.
Okyere D, Ocloo E, Owusu L, et al. PLOS global public health. 2024; 4 (6) : 1-21.
Prada JM, Touloupou P, Kebede B, et al. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Oxford University Press (OUP). 2024; 78 (Supplement_2) : S117-S125.
News & Events
Chad eliminates human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem (WHO release)
Why it's so challenging to develop vaccines for parasitic diseases (news article)
INTEGRATING 'OCULAR' NTDs (International Coalition for Trachoma Control article)
Women At The Heart Of Change In Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases (news article)
Calling on G7 Leaders for Durable Commitments to End Neglected Tropical Diseases (call by Canadian Network for NTDs)
Neglected Tropical Diseases: Patients yearn to be heard in decision-making (news article by Francisca Mutapi & Dr. Socé Fall)
Eighth International Course on Trypanosomiasis in Africa (ICAT8)
September 23-October 11, 2023; Bouaké, Côte d'Ivoire.
Damien Foundation celebrated its 60th Anniversary on the 13th of June with their partners during a special event (congratualtions!)
Kenya expands schistosomiasis fight to children under five (news article)
Efficient, Equitable, and Quality Health Systems: Investments in the Structure and Function of Primary Health Care
June 26, 2024; 16:30 - 17:45 CEST; webinar.
This webinar will explore evidence-based strategies that the IHP project deployed to strengthen primary health care structure and function in Nigeria. Participants will learn the "how" of these innovative facility makeovers, efficient use of health facility resources, and integration of neglected services into the health system. Please make sure to register in advance.
NHIR Global Advanced Fellowships - Round 1
The Global Advanced Fellowship will create a career pathway for Global Health researchers from the UK and low and middle income countries for postdoctoral researchers at all levels to become research leaders. This £750,000 award will fund research projects, training and development, and institutional capacity strengthening. Please check out the website for all eligibility criteria. Deadline for applications is 11th of July, 2024.
Rethinking Global Health
June 28, 2024; all day; free in-person event; Falmer, United Kingdom
Event centred around the overarching theme of "Rethinking Global Health", our symposium intends to cover the following critical domains; 'Challenges of new digital technologies', 'Decolonial approaches to Global Health Methods', 'Geopolitics and Regulations', and 'Humanitarian crises and climate change'. This event is hosted by Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) Centre of Excellence for Global Health Research.
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. We believe that together we can eliminate and maintain elimination of these NTDs. Registration will open soon.
Unite Global Summit – Building Trust for Global Health. Parliamentarians' Leadership for Change
The UNITE Global Summit 2024's 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. Early bird registation until July 31.
ASTMH - Annual Meeting
November 13-17, 2024; annual meeting; 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 all healthcare providers working in the fields of tropical medicine, hygiene, and global health. Invitation letters for travel approval assistance are available here. Registration opens july 15 and the deadline for late-breaker abstracts is july 30.
UNC Water and Health Conference
October 14-18, 2024; hybrid event; Chapel Hill, United States of America.
The annual UNC Water and Health Conference reflects 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 Royal Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene hosts several events including their annual meeting, webinars with interesting guests, events foccused on early career researchers and a regional meeting taking place in Nigeria focussing on West-Africa. Please check out their website for all the events.
Regional consultation on leprosy elimination in Africa / Consultation régionale sur l'élimination de la lèpre en Afrique.
July 17, 2024; 14:00 CEST
To strengthen leprosy elimination efforts in the WHO African Region / Renforcer les efforts d'élimination de la lèpre dans la région africaine de l'OMS. Please make sure to register in advance.
Global Eye Health | Online Short course (LSHTM)
November 11-14, 2024; Online.
The goal of the workshop will be to familiarise participants with: Public eye health principles, the aims, objectives and strategies of Universal Eye Health Coverage including key information from VISION2020, the WHO World report on vision, the Lancet Commission on Global Eye Health and InSight 2030, the new IAPB eye health sector strategy; the principles of planning involved in implementing community and school eye health programmes; how Peek Solutions can be used to power school and community eye health programmes.
The course programme will look at survey methodologies and strategies for control of the major eye health-related diseases. Application deadline for scholarships and general application is 20th of July.
Japan is creating access to new treatments for neglected diseases (news article)
WHO: Climate change could increase spread of disease (news article)
RSTMH and Tropical Data to start publications partnership (RSTMH announcement)
Neglected tropical diseases threaten to become the next pandemic. We must prepare for them now (news article)
Leishmaniasis en Europa: un desafío emergente para el que no estamos preparados (news article)
KNUST project is using AI for early detection of vector-borne diseases in Ghana (news article)
Strengthening Our Response To Malaria And Neglected Tropical Diseases In A Warming World (news article by Dr. Socé Fall & Dr. Adekunle Charles)
2030 IN SIGHT LIVE
June 25-27, 2024; Mexico City, Mexico.
The conference is dedicated exclusively to bringing people together to find solutions to ensuring eye health is available to all by 2030. Registration is open.
125th Anniversary Scientific Symposium
November 25-27, 2024; hybrid event; Liverpool, United Kingdom.
Topics throughout the three-day event will include Lung Health and TB, HIV, Malaria, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Resilient Health Systems, Resistance Research and Management, the Impact of Climate Change on Global Health, Health Policy and Systems Research, and Maternal, Newborn and Child Health. Registration is open.
Conference on control strategies for schistosomiasis in Madagascar
October 11, 2024; Antananarivo, Madagascar.
The second Malagasy conference on schistosomiasis will take place in the on the 11th of October, 2024 in 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.
Request for Proposals | Robert Carr Fund
The Robert Carr Fund invites global and regional civil society networks and consortia of networks led by, and/or serving inadequately served populations to apply for a grant to support their core funding and activity needs for a three-year period (2025-2027). Deadline for proposal submission via online application portal 22 July 2024 12:00 (noon) CET.
From Policy to Practice: Navigating Localization and Equitable Partnerships in Public Health
June 26, 2024; 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT; webinar.
The 4th webinar in a series on localization in monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL). This webinar will include a panel discussion about navigating localization and equitable partnerships in global health. Please make sure to register in advance.
12th TEPHINET Scientific Conference and the Global Field Epidemiology Partnership Forum
June 2-5, 2025; Berlin, Germany.
For more information, please visit the TEPHINET Website. The deadline for abstract submission is September 30, 2024.
The 7th CBR/CBID Africa Conference
September 2-5, 2024; Entebbe, Uganda.
This three-day CBR/CBID Africa conference will provide a platform for various stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas on the role of CBR/CBID in promoting disability inclusive development. Deadline for abstracts is June 30 and registration is open.
Conference on Tropical Medicine and Global Health
September 19-21, 2024; Dusseldorf, Germany.
Some of the topics: Emerging Infectious Diseases and Pandemic Preparedness I Malaria update: prophylaxis and resistance I New vaccines I High Consequence Infectious Diseases I Interdisciplinary health concepts I Climate change and health I Non Communicable Diseases I Innovative diagnostics I Big Data and Artificial Intelligence in Tropical Medicine I Clinical cases I Update Tropical and Travel Medicine (incl. Refresher course Travel Medicine) I Sustainable travel I Clinical and scientific training and career opportunities. Early bird registration until June 30.
NNN Conference 2024
October 1-3, 2024; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The NNN Annual Conference 2024 will take place from 1st of October - 3rd of October, 2024, in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. The theme for the conference is: "Collaboration for Change: Fostering Global Equity and Strengthening Community Engagement in NTDs." The Early Bird registration is now open. You can find more information by clicking here.
Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases 2024
November 14-16, 2024, Nairobi; Kenya.
The 1st edition of the Conference on Neglected Tropical Diseases, organized by AME is tentatively scheduled from 14-16 November in Nairobi, Kenya, as a hybrid meeting. The abstract-driven conference proposes a platform to disseminate new advanc
ements, 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.
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