The WHO has updated its frequently asked questions FAQ on the “PC Joint Application Package” (JAP) in response to global stakeholder participation in a survey….
Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases
We coordinate and support policies and strategies to enhance global access to interventions for the prevention, control, elimination and eradication of neglected tropical diseases, including some zoonotic diseases.
Data platforms and tools
Collection, management and analysis of data
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Volunteers administer treatment for trachoma during a treatment campaign in Mozambique.
Volunteers administer treatment for trachoma during a treatment campaign in Mozambique.
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The NTD road map 2021–2030 sets global targets and milestones to control, eliminate or eradicate 20 diseases and disease groups.
Collection, management and analysis of data are essential to track progress against these milestones and targets while enabling course corrections to be made where necessary.
Several cross-cutting and disease-specific platforms have been established by WHO to present and visualize NTD data.
Essential NTD data visualization
Progress Dashboards
These interactive dashboards display progress against the NTD road map 2021-2030 and provide epidemiological and programmatic information by country and by disease.
Global Health Observatory
Data available in this portal help to monitor global and country progress towards achieving the targets for control and elimination, as defined by the new WHO road map 2021-2030.
Data Portals
These data portals provide disease-specific information, analysis and visualization of reported data.
Tools for data collection, reporting and analysis
Global NTD Annual Reporting Form
The Global NTD Annual Reporting Form (GNARF) is a standardized document used by countries participating in the Global NTD Programme. It serves as a tool for reporting essential data, progress and activities related to NTD control and elimination efforts within a given country.
The GNARF is a crucial component for monitoring and evaluating the impact of NTD interventions and helps in the coordination of efforts to combat NTDs globally. It typically includes data on disease prevalence and treatment as well as other key metrics, providing a comprehensive overview of a country's NTD control and elimination activities.
Routine Health Information System for Health Facilities
The WHO Integrated Data Platform (WIDP) is a data management system powered by DHIS2 and overseen by the organization. It serves as a comprehensive tool for collecting, storing and analysing health-related data from various sources including health facilities to support evidence-based decision-making and improve global health outcomes.
Routine Health Information System for Health Facilities Toolkit – upcoming
Tools for planning, requesting medicines and reporting on diseases amenable to preventive chemotherapy
A joint mechanism and forms have been developed to simplify the process of applying, reviewing and reporting data on preventive chemotherapy (PC) implementation. These tools improve coordination among programs, assist countries in calculating medicine quantities for their target population, and standardize reporting of epidemiological data and progress in medicine distribution across various diseases.
Reporting forms for endemic treponematoses (yaws) – upcoming
Key resources
The road map 2030 was developed by WHO through an extensive global consultation, with indicators set for measuring progress against targets and milestones....
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