Case Management of Neglected Tropical Diseases Training Manual
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of 20 different diseases that occur in many countries around the world. They are called neglected diseases because despite the high burden they cause to affected people and society, historically they have not been given much priority by health systems and global donors. As many as one out […]
“Buruli ulcer and leprosy, they are intertwined”: Patient experiences of integrated case management of skin neglected tropical diseases in Liberia
Background: Skin neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as Buruli ulcer (BU) and leprosy produce significant stigma and disability. Shared clinical presentations and needs for care present opportunities for integrated case management in co-endemic areas. As global policies are translated into local integrated services, there remains a need to monitor what new configurations of care emerge […]
“Neglected tropical disease as a ‘biographical disruption’: Listening to the narratives of affected persons to develop integrated people centred care in Liberia “
Background: Integrated disease management, disability and inclusion (DMDI) for NTDs is increasingly prioritised. There is limited evidence on the effectiveness of integrated DMDI from the perspective of affected individuals and how this varies by differing axes of inequality such as age, gender, and disability. We used narrative methods to consider how individuals’ unique positions of […]
A syndemic born of war: Combining intersectionality and structural violence to explore the biosocial interactions of neglected tropical diseases, disability and mental distress in Liberia
The intersections between NTDs, disability, and mental ill-health are increasingly recognised globally. Chronic morbidity resultant from many NTDs, particularly those affecting the skin—including lymphatic filariasis (LF), leprosy, Buruli ulcer (BU) and onchocerciasis—is well known and largely documented from a medicalised perspective. However less is known about the complex biosocial interaction shaping interconnected morbidities. We apply […]
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: A road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021–2030
Ending the neglect to attain the Sustainable Development Goals: a road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021−2030 was prepared through an extensive global consultation pursuant to decision EB146(9) of the Executive Board at its 146th session in February 2020 that culminated in the endorsement of the document by the Seventy-third World Health Assembly in November 2020. […]
Advancing the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Francophone Countries
Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of preventable and treatable diseases that cause immeasurable suffering for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.These diseases can cause severe disability, disfigurement, and death; the burden they place on countries prevents their citizens from reaching their shared potential. The impact of NTDs extends beyond health, limiting the […]
iCHORDS Research Methods Series: Photovoice
Date: October 12, 2021 In the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTD), there is increasing emphasis on addressing the gap between the scientific efficacy of tools and their translation into different local contexts (1). Social science research can unpack the social inquiry necessary to support more sustainable interventions. To contribute to the rising need for […]
