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Filariasis Test Strip (FTS) Bench Aid (English and French versions)
This bench aid (English and French versions shown below) provides detailed instruction on the proper use of the new Filariasis Test Strip used for the detection of Wuchereria bancrofti antigen.
WHO Guide
Modules on Training in monitoring and epidemiological assessment of mass drug administration for eliminating lymphatic filariasis
Modules are grouped for training purposes. Source: WHO.
Theory of transmission assessment surveys (TAS) Practical aspects of transmission assessment surveys WHO TAS Eligibility and Planning Form Additional resources for facilitatorsClick on “Module 1: Background” below for example presentation.
News
Moxidectin for Onchocerciasis
13 June 2018
FDA approved Moxidectin for Onchocerciasisis (13.14 KB)Resources and Tools
Preventive Chemotherapy (PC) Data Portal
The Preventive Chemotherapy (PC) Data Portal provides access to data from the WHO’s PCT Databank for 4 key indicators (Population Requiring Preventive Chemotherapy (PCT), Population Receiving PCT, Coverage, and Comparative Performance) across the 5 PCT NTDs (Lymphatic Filariasis, Onchocerciasis, Schistosomiasis, Soil-Transmitted Helminths, and Trachoma).
Graphic
The Life Cycle of River Blindness (Espanol)
Oncocercosis: Fases en la mosca negra / Fases in humanos (En Espanol). Graphic: Al Granberg / The Carter Center. Source: CDC.
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The Life Cycle of River Blindness (English)
The Life Cycle of River Blindness. Graphic: Al Granberg / The Carter Center. Source: CDC.
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River Blindness Life Cycle
River Blindness Life Cycle. Sources: WHO/ CDC; Map:The Carter Center.
Videos
Series “For As Long As It’s Needed” Video 4: Community Approach
Fourth in a series of five documentary videos exploring the history and impact of the Mectizan Donation Program.
Resources and Tools
Preventive Chemotherapy Databank
The PCT Databank presents historical data as reported to WHO. This tool is designed to empower users to leverage their familiarity with Excel and the simplicity of the Global Health Observatory (GHO) to rapidly construct summaries that can be shared as they are viewed.
Resources and Tools
Global Health Observatory Map Gallery
WHO Global Health Observatory Map Gallery: searchable database of maps illustrating burden of disease.
Sample recent map (posted May 17, 2018): World: IHR monitoring framework: IHR radionuclear core capacity implementation status, 2017
Videos
Series “For As Long As It’s Needed” Video 5: Current Statistics
Fifth and final in a series of five documentary videos exploring the history and impact of the Mectizan Donation Program.
News
Measuring up to a billion treatments: Sightsavers and partners have reached a historic milestone in the fight against neglected tropical diseases
12 April 2018
Enjoy this article on the billionth treatment for river blindness and lymphatic filariasis provided by Sightsavers and partners.
News
Faces of River Blindness: Kisanchi Village. Carter Center Slideshow
23 March 2018
The Carter Center and partners are working with Nigeria’s Ministry of Health to eliminate river blindness in nine of the country’s states, including Plateau, where Kisanchi is located.
Scientific Publication
Cross-border issues: an important component of onchocerciasis elimination programmes
Article on the importance of cross-border issues in onchocerciasis elimination programmes. Bush, Sodahlon, Downs and Mackenzie, International Health, Volume 10, Issue suppl_1, 1 March 2018, Pages i54–i59.Scientific Publication
Alternative treatment strategies to accelerate the elimination of onchocerciasis
Article on the use of alternative (or complementary) treatment strategies (ATSs) to accelerate the elimination of onchocerciasis. Boussinesq et al., International Health, Volume 10, Issue suppl_1, 1 March 2018, Pages i40–i48.
Scientific Publication
After 70 years of fighting an age-old scourge, onchocerciasis in Uganda, the end is in sight
Article on eliminating onchocercias as a public health problem in Uganda. Katabarwa et al, International Health, Volume 10, Issue suppl_1, 1 March 2018, Pages i79–i88.