You are invited to join a Webinar hosted by the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) Strengthening Health Systems Through Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Integration: Country Experiences and Innovative approaches.
Objective of the webinar
This webinar brings together countries and stakeholders to share experiences and insights on integrating Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programs into broader national health systems. Panelists and attendees will examine practical approaches for incorporating NTD interventions into existing initiatives such as primary health care, malaria control, child health days, and immunization campaigns, while making efficient use of available infrastructure to improve impact and sustainability, optimize resources, streamline efforts, and maintain consistent delivery of NTD services. The event will gather representatives from Ministries of Health, implementing organizations, policymakers, researchers, and public health professionals to discuss integration strategies in the context of a changing global health environment. By exchanging real-world examples and practical solutions, the discussion aims to produce actionable recommendations.
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Agenda
| Introductions:
Navigating Global Health Transitions - Advancing NTD Integration Dr Maria Rebollo, WHO |
| Strengthening Integrated Approaches to NTDs: Lessons from Rwanda and Togo Mr Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Rwanda Biomedical Centre/Ministry of Health of Rwanda Dr Piham Gnossike, Ministry of Health of Togo |
| Integration of NTD interventions into primary health care services in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda Mr Tesfahun Bishaw, Ministry of Health of Ethiopia Mr Wycliff Omondi, Ministry of Health of Kenya Dr Alfred Mubangizi, Ministry of Health of Uganda |
| Embedding NTD Interventions Within Malaria Programs and Vaccination Campaigns in Madagascar and Tanzania Dr Aina Faes Tolotra, Ministry of Health of Madagascar Dr Clarer Jones, Ministry of Health of Tanzania |
| Incorporating NTD Programs into Child Health Days in Benin and Niger Dr Ndeye-Marie Adama Bassabi-Alladji, Ministry of Health of Benin Dr Salissou Adamou Batchiri, Ministry of Health of Niger |
| Discussion |
| Wrap-up and conclusions Dr Carol Karutu, The END Fund |
Languages: English and French