Second Meeting of the Regional Technical Advisory Group on Urogenital Schistosomiasis (TAG-UGS) [Virtual]
“Review of Regional Tools and Outputs for UGS Integration in the WHO African Region”
Brazzaville (Congo) - WHO AFRO will convene the second (virtual) meeting of the Regional Technical Advisory Group on Urogenital Schistosomiasis (TAG-UGS) on 29 April 2026 (14:00–16:00 Brazzaville time, GMT+1). This meeting follows the inaugural in-person session held in Brazzaville in February 2026 and represents a key step in advancing the regional agenda for integrating urogenital schistosomiasis (UGS) into national health systems.
Building on the recommendations of the first meeting, this session will focus on the review and validation of key regional tools developed to support countries in operationalizing UGS integration. These include the regional gaps and integration matrix and the UGS landscape analysis tool, which are designed to guide countries in identifying entry points for integration across health system platforms.
The meeting will bring together TAG members, WHO technical units, and subject matter experts from across multiple domains—including NTDs, sexual and reproductive health, HIV, cervical cancer, mental health, and health systems strengthening—to provide technical input and ensure alignment of tools with country needs and health system realities.
Objectives
- Review progress on the development of regional tools for UGS integration
- Provide technical and advisory input to refine draft tools
- Agree on next steps for finalization, dissemination, and country-level implementation
Expected Outcomes
- Refined and validated regional gaps and landscape analysis tools
- Consolidated technical feedback from TAG members
- Agreed roadmap for dissemination and country-level application
- Strengthened alignment across technical domains supporting UGS integration
Participants
The meeting will include:
- Members of the TAG-UGS
- WHO AFRO technical teams (NTD, SRHR, HIV, NCDs, mental health, HIS)
- WHO Headquarters representatives
- Selected technical experts involved in tool development
Event Details
📅 Date: Tuesday, 29 April 2026
⏰ Time: 13:30–16:30 (Brazzaville Time, GMT+1)
💻 Format: Virtual (Zoom)
🌐 Languages: English and French (with interpretation)
This follow-up meeting will play a critical role in ensuring that regional tools are technically sound, operationally relevant, and ready to support countries in advancing integrated, system-based approaches to urogenital schistosomiasis across the African Region.