title: Integrated implementation of programs targeting neglected tropical diseases through preventive chemotherapy: identifying best practices to roll out programs at national scale.
abstract: In 2006 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) established the Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program to support national governments in developing successful, cost-efficient NTD programs that integrate disease-specific programs into coordinated national initiatives, in accord with the World Health Organization recommendations. A 3-stage "roll-out package" has been developed for effectively integrating and scaling up such programs to full-national scale. Stage-1 lays the groundwork-identifying NTD leadership within the Ministry of Health, conducting a national Situation Analysis, formulating a multiyear Plan of Action, and undertaking a funding gap analysis. Stage-2 focuses on scaling up the integrated NTD program-convening national stakeholder meetings, developing annual work plans, carrying out disease mapping, and establishing monitoring and evaluation activities. Stage-3 aims at ensuring effective management-identifying clear roles and responsibilities for partners, and creating a central coordinating mechanism. Assessment and reassessment of these complex NTD programs that target literally billions of people are essential to establish "best practice" strategies for long-term public health success.
authors.forename: Christy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hanson
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.forename: Kathryn L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Zoerhoff
authors.forename: Achille
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kabore
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Linehan
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Doherty
authors.forename: Dirk
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Engels
authors.forename: Lorenzo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Savioli
authors.forename: Eric A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Ottesen
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000191:economics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003140:Communicable Disease Control / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D009313:National Health Programs / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D058069:Neglected Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011634:Public Health; D014481:United States; D054702:United States Agency for International Development; D014944:World Health Organization
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents