Resources Archives – Page 2 of 11 – Mectizan Donation Program

Progress report on the elimination of human onchocerciasis, 2018–2019

Français, WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record

Progress report on the elimination of human onchocerciasis, 2018–2019. Weekly Epidemiological Record. WHO, 2019. Overview November 8, 2019 Onchocerciasis is a parasitic infection caused

November 8, 2019

Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2018

Français, WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record

Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2018. Weekly Epidemiological Record. WHO, 2019 Overview Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a debilitating, disfiguring disease caused

October 11, 2019

Uganda close to eliminating transmission of onchocerciasis

Graphic

August 19, 2019

Together we can Stamp Out Oncho! A short film.

Videos

We are delighted to share this short film produced by the Mectizan Donation Program for the launch of the “Stamp Out Oncho” advocacy campaign.

March 5, 2019

River Blindness (onchocerciasis) advocacy document

Documents

November 30, 2018

Progress report on the elimination of human onchocerciasis, 2017-2018

Français, WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record

Progress report on the elimination of human onchocerciasis, 2017–2018. Weekly Epidemiological Record. WHO, 2018 Overview Onchocerciasis, commonly known as “river blindness”, is a parasitic

November 23, 2018

Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2017

Français, WHO Weekly Epidemiological Record

Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis: progress report, 2017. Weekly Epidemiological Record. WHO, 2018 Overview Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is a vector-borne neglected tropical disease

November 6, 2018

MEC Guide for Donations of Mectizan in IDA Countries

MEC Guidelines and Recommendations

Guide for Donations of Mectizan® to Accelerate the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis in Countries where Onchocerciasis is not co-endemic.

July 25, 2018

Managing Morbidity and Preventing Disability (MMDP) Toolkit

Resources and Tools

The World Health Organization (WHO) is developing a toolkit to help programs implement MMDP services. The toolkit incorporates relevant resources developed by WHO and

July 13, 2018

Completing the WHO Joint Application Package for NTDs

Español, Français, WHO Guide

WHO provides orientation webinars (with Joint Application packages provided in English, French, and Spanish versions at this link) for national program managers and partners

June 28, 2018

Neglected Tropical Diseases: Planning, requesting medicines and reporting via the Joint Application Package

Resources and Tools

Explanation of how the process of procuring donated medicines for PCT NTDs works along with links to download required forms. Source: WHO.

June 25, 2018

WHO Programme Managers’ Training Course

WHO Guide

Course in six modules, each with multiple sessions in presentation format, which may be downloaded. Please click on Session 1.1 below to see a

June 24, 2018

Envision NTD Toolbox for Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis

Resources and Tools

A collection of Job Aids, Webinars, Videos, and Documents on Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis. Envision NTD Toolbox: Envision/WHO/Various, updated 2018.

June 23, 2018

ESPEN Data Portal

Resources and Tools

The ESPEN Portal is an electronic platform designed to enable health ministries and stakeholders to share, and exchange subnational programme data, in support of

June 23, 2018

Neglected Tropical Diseases World Map

Resources and Tools

This tool (click map below for interactive map) allows the user to selectively view multiple variables at once, identifying co-endemicity and intervention gaps, and thereby

June 22, 2018

Series “For As Long As It’s Needed” Video 1: About the Disease

Videos

First in a series of five documentary videos exploring the history and impact of the Mectizan Donation Program.

June 21, 2018

Series “For As Long As It’s Needed” Video 2: Discovering a Cure

Videos

Second in a series of five documentary videos exploring the history and impact of the Mectizan Donation Program.

June 21, 2018

Series “For As Long As It’s Needed” Video 3: Merck’s Pledge

Videos

Third in a series of five documentary videos exploring the history and impact of the Mectizan Donation Program.

June 21, 2018

Estimated prevalence of eye worm history in Africa: Map

Graphic

Map, WHO/APOC. Click link below for downloadable map.

June 20, 2018

Confirmatory Mapping Survey Builder (English, French, and Portuguese versions)

Français, Português, Resources and Tools

The Confirmatory Mapping Survey Builder tool was designed to provide a more rigorous assessment of ongoing lymphatic filariasis transmission where initial mapping yielded inconclusive

June 18, 2018

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