Delivering trachoma interventions to special populations: A toolkit for program managers
This toolkit outlines key considerations for stakeholders planning trachoma interventions targeting special populations, as well as those funding them. It includes guidance on conducting situational analyses and surveys, building strategic partnerships, planning for implementation, and advocating for inclusive approaches. In addition, it offers a collection of practical tools that can be used or adapted to […]
Traditional healing and mycetoma management in East Sennar State (Sudan): a qualitative exploration
Background Mycetoma is a neglected tropical disease with significant physical, social, and economic consequences. In Sudan, biomedical services dominate health policy and funding, often marginalising coexisting traditional healing systems. Understanding the interplay between these parallel systems is essential for improving patient outcomes. Objective To explore the role of traditional healers in mycetoma management in Sudan, […]
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Maya Semrau
Dr Maya Semrau is a senior research fellow in implementation research at the Brighton & Sussex Medical School (BSMS), where she has worked since 2017 on the NIHR-funded Global Health Research Unit for NTDs, for which she co-leads the Implementation Research Theme. She is particularly interested in the mental wellbeing and stigma aspects of NTDs. […]
Q and A with Abuk Peter – Women Leading NTD Elimination in South Sudan
Date: March 24, 2025 In honor of International Women’s Day month, iCHORDS is proud to collaborate with WI-HER. WI-HER is an international woman-owned business and consulting firm that focuses on sustainable development. They have collaborated with various organizations to advance work in the neglected tropical disease (NTD) sphere. Here is an interview conducted by SJ […]
Cost and community acceptability of enhanced antibiotic distribution approaches for trachoma in the Republic of South Sudan: enhancing the A in SAFE (ETAS) study protocol
Background The World Health Organization targeted trachoma for global elimination as a public health problem by 2030. Reaching elimination thresholds by the year 2030 in the Republic of South Sudan will be a considerable challenge, as the country currently has many counties considered hyper-endemic (> 30% trachomatous inflammation-follicular [TF]) that have yet to receive interventions. Evidence […]