Updates & Events

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Strengthening Integrated Health Campaigns: The Collaborative Action Strategy (CAS) for Health Campaign Effectiveness

The Collaborative Action Strategy (CAS) for Health Campaign Effectiveness offers a shared vision for strengthening the integration of NTD and other health campaigns within national systems. Co-developed by over 40 partners, the CAS outlines strategic recommendations for improving coordination, data use, and sustainable financing. Following the 2025 NTD Programme Managers Meeting in Lomé, the CAS is now available on the ESPEN portal to support countries in aligning health campaigns with primary healthcare priorities.

Evaluation Report from the 2025 NTD Programme Managers’ Meeting : Now Available

The 2025 NTD Programme Managers’ Meeting received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 98% of participants rating it as “Good” or “Excellent.” Participants praised the rich technical content and peer learning opportunities, while also recommending improvements to remote engagement, interpretation services, and poster visibility. Key areas of interest for future meetings include digital tools, innovative financing, community engagement, and elimination dossier support.

New ESPEN Report Reveals How African NTD Programmes Are Adapting Amid Funding Shortfalls

A new regional assessment from WHO/AFRO ESPEN sheds light on how national Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) programmes across Africa are navigating implementation challenges amidst a pause in USAID funding and broader financial pressures. The report, “Sustaining Momentum in NTD Programmes Amidst a Reduced Funding Landscape”, draws on inputs from 18 countries and reveals widespread risks to medicine expiry, delays in Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaigns, and evolving delivery strategies.