GONE | Strengthening Health Systems Through NTD Integration

8 July 2025 6am EST / 1pm BST
virtual event

This webinar brings together countries and stakeholders to share experiences and insights on integrating Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programs into broader national health systems. Panelists and attendees will examine practical approaches for incorporating NTD interventions into existing initiatives such as primary health care, malaria control, school platforms, and immunization campaigns, while making efficient use of available infrastructure to improve impact and sustainability, optimize resources, streamline efforts, and maintain consistent delivery of NTD services. The event will gather representatives from Ministries of Health, implementing organizations, policymakers, researchers, and public health professionals to discuss integration strategies in the context of a changing global health environment. By exchanging real-world examples and practical solutions, the discussion aims to produce actionable recommendations.

Languages: English and French

Agenda:

  • Introductions: Navigating Global Health Transitions - Advancing NTD Integration;
    • Dr Maria Rebollo, WHO
  • Strengthening Integrated Approaches to NTDs: Lessons from Rwanda and Togo
    • Mr Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Rwanda Biomedical Centre/Ministry of Health, Rwanda
    • Dr Piham Gnossike, Ministry of Health, Togo
  • Integration of NTD interventions into primary health care services in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda
    • Mr Tesfahun Bishaw, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia
    • Mr Wycliff Omondi, Ministry of Health, Kenya
    • Dr Alfred Mubangizi, Ministry of Health, Uganda
  • Embedding NTD Interventions Within Malaria Programs and Vaccination Campaigns in Madagascar and Tanzania
    • Dr Aina Faes Tolotra, Ministry of Health, Madagascar
    • Dr Clarer Jones, Ministry of Health, Tanzania
  • Incorporating NTD Programs into existing platforms in Benin and Niger
    • Dr Ndeye-Marie Adama Bassabi-Alladji, Ministry of Health, Benin
    • Dr Salissou Adamou Batchiri, Ministry of Health, Niger
  • Discussion Wrap-up and conclusions:
    • Dr Carol Karutu, The END Fund