The integrated transmission assessment survey (iTAS), a modification of the transmission assessment survey for LF, offers an opportunity to co-evaluate transmission levels of both
National Onchocerciasis Elimination Committees (NOECs) play a vital role in national neglected tropical disease (NTD) programs. The purpose of this handbook is to provide
This ancient disease has a huge economic impact in endemic areas, including substantially reducing productivity and household welfare and increasing health-related expenditures. The World
Overview: Medical entomology is essential for the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases, particularly onchocerciasis. However, there is a shortage of medical entomologists
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a rationale for continued investment in tackling neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030 seeks to maintain and accelerate
Overview: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affect more than 1 billion people globally, causing serious, long-term health effects. Therefore, timely and effective existing interventions reduce
Ending the neglect to attain the sustainable development goals. One health: approach for action against neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030 Overview This companion document to Ending
Lymphatic filariasis: managing morbidity and preventing disability: an aide-mémoire for national program managers, 2nd ed. World Health Organization, 2021 Overview: Since the first edition
Safety in administering medicines for neglected tropical diseases. World Health Organization, 2021 Overview: The objective of this manual is to provide practical tools, including
Onchocerciasis: diagnostic target product profile to support preventive chemotherapy. WHO, 2021. Overview Onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness, affects an estimated 21 million people,
Overview The WHO Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) manages a diverse portfolio of twenty diseases, each with its own unique epidemiological
WHO provides orientation webinars (with Joint Application packages provided in English, French, and Spanish versions at this link) for national program managers and partners
Modules are grouped for training purposes. Source: WHO. Theory of transmission assessment surveys (TAS) Practical aspects of transmission assessment surveys WHO TAS Eligibility and
The WHO Joint Application Package is submitted to WHO by countries applying for donated medicines for Mass Drug Administration to control and/or eliminate lymphatic
Publication delineating the difference between “verification” and “validation” regarding the elimination of lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem, and setting out standard operating procedures
