International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Why Women’s Participation Matters for Neglected Tropical Diseases
Author: Anna Gine March The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is a call to rethink how science is produced, valued, and applied. This is particularly important in the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which both reflect and perpetuate deep global inequities. Advancing research, policy, and impact in NTDs requires the full […]
Doing research in insecure settings: notes from the field
Authors: Abdoul Fatao Diabate, Diadje Tanapo, Sekou Thera, and Moussa Sangare A growing challenge for health research Conducting health research in insecure settings remain a major challenge. In many sub-Saharan African countries, including Mali, the security conditions have deteriorated significantly over the past decade, and areas affected by the presence of non-state armed groups pose […]
#WorldRabiesDay Blog Post
The Dilemma of Dog-Bite Injuries and Rabies Authors: Dr. Waqas Ahmad, Muhammad Umer, Muhammad Kashif Ali Date: September 30, 2025 Rabies is a neglected, underestimated, and ignored public health problem, especially in the developing world. World Rabies Day marks the commitment, ownership, and passion to eliminate the ever-increasing incidence and prevalence of dog-mediated human rabies […]
#WorldWaterMonitoringDay Blog Post
Author: Anna Giné Date: September 30, 2025 Numerous diseases are directly or indirectly associated with inadequate access to clean water, safe sanitation, and hygiene (WASH), making this component critical for the prevention and control of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). From a public health perspective, ensuring universal access to WASH services not only reduces the incidence […]
#WorldDengueDay Blog Post- “From breakthroughs to backlash: The dengue vaccine story”
Date: June 19, 2025 Written by: Juan Carlos Ocampo-Alvarado I still remember the one time dengue hit close to home. Not a news report, it was my mom. Vibrant and energetic one day, she was suddenly bedridden, wrestling with a fever so intense, it felt like she was about to break into tiny pieces. Our […]
#WorldDengueDay Blog Post- “Strengthening Surveillance for Dengue Fever Reporting in Nigeria: A Monitoring and Evaluation Perspective”
Date: June 16, 2025 Written by: Timilehin Oladosu Dengue Fever (DF) is a high-burden disease that disproportionately affects countries in the tropics and subtropics, many of which have limited healthcare resources (1). In Nigeria, DF is endemic in almost all states nationwide and could be the leading cause of unclassified febrile illnesses (1). Dengue Fever […]
Research Methods Highlight: Narrative Interviews
Date: May 14, 2025 Narrative interview is a common data collection method used in qualitative research. Many social and behavioral science researchers may utilize narrative interviews to make sense of the participant’s experiences with NTDs. The use of narrative interviews is particularly useful when you consider that NTDs most often affect lower to middle-income […]
Call For New Steering Committee Members
Calling all social and behavioural science researchers in the field of neglected tropical disease! iCHORDS is accepting applications for steering committee members. ⭐ The role of the SC member is as follows: 1. Assist with resolving issues and risks that may arise within iCHORDS. 2. Provide technical support and guidance to iCHORDS. 3. Provide, review […]
Research Methods Highlight: Social Mapping
Date: April 24, 2025 Social mapping is a qualitative research methodology that falls under the participatory research method umbrella. We previously highlighted participatory mapping in our last blog post of the Research Methods Highlight series. Let’s talk briefly about the difference between participatory mapping and social mapping before delving into this week’s blog post. While […]
Providing support for people with CD: the role of a community health worker
Date: Monday April 14, 2025 Written by: Cristina Juan Jiménez Chagas disease (CD) is a complex infectious neglected tropical disease (NTD) caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi (T.cruzi). It affects around 6 to 7 million people, mainly in rural areas in 21 endemic countries in Latin America. However, due to human migration, the disease […]