Upcoming events

ESPEN will convene the first in-person meeting of the Regional Expert Advisory Group on Urogenital Schistosomiasis (TAG-UGS) on 17–18 February 2026 in Brazzaville. The meeting will bring together regional experts and WHO technical teams to formally launch the TAG-UGS, review the regional status of urogenital schistosomiasis, and define priority actions to strengthen diagnosis, reporting, and integration within sexual and reproductive health services. The discussions will support harmonized, gender-responsive approaches aligned with the WHO NTD Roadmap 2030.

The Annual Meeting of NTD Programme Managers in Africa will take place from 13–16 April 2026 in Lilongwe, Malawi, convening programme leaders and partners from across the region. The meeting will provide a platform to review progress, share practical solutions, and strengthen coordination on the use of digital tools, integration of NTD services within primary health care, and sustainable financing. Discussions will focus on sustaining momentum and accelerating progress toward the 2030 NTD targets.

ESPEN will convene a regional workshop from 10–12 March 2026 in Brazzaville to strengthen country capacity for the preparation and submission of high-quality PC-NTD elimination dossiers. Bringing together national NTD programme staff, dossier committee members, and WHO experts from countries nearing elimination milestones, the workshop will address common challenges in data quality, completeness, and evidence synthesis. The event aims to reinforce country ownership of the dossier process and support timely, credible submissions in line with WHO requirements and the 2030 NTD Roadmap