Topic: Strengthening health systems through neglected tropical disease (NTD) integration: country experiences and innovative approaches

Host: Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) 
Date: July 8 2025
Time: 14:00 – 15:30 CET
Languages: English and French
Registration Link: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-UaEhIxMSu2s6eKPntKpYQ#/registration

Agenda

• Introductions: Navigating Global Health Transitions – Advancing NTD Integration
• Strengthening Integrated Approaches to NTDs: Lessons from Rwanda and Togo
• Integration of NTD interventions into primary health care services in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda
• Embedding NTD Interventions Within Malaria Programs and Vaccination Campaigns in Madagascar and Tanzania
• Incorporating NTD Programs into Child Health Days in Benin and Niger
• Wrap-up and conclusions

Speakers

• Dr Maria Rebollo, WHO
• Mr Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Rwanda Biomedical Centre/Ministry of Health of Rwanda
• Dr Piham Gnossike, Ministry of Health of Togo
• Mr Tesfahun Bishaw, Ministry of Health of Ethiopia
• Mr Wycliff Omondi, Ministry of Health of Kenya
• Dr Alfred Mubangizi, Ministry of Health of Uganda 
• Dr Aina Faes Tolotra, Ministry of Health of Madagascar
• Dr Clarer Jones, Ministry of Health of Tanzania
• Dr Ndeye-Marie Adama Bassabi-Alladji, Ministry of Health of Benin
• Dr Salissou Adamou Batchiri, Ministry of Health of Niger
• Dr Carol Karutu, The END Fund