Adapting an integrated neglected tropical disease programme in response to COVID-19.
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
; 115(5): 441-446, 2021 05 08.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1078854
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic hit at a time when the Ascend West and Central Africa programme was nearing the end of its first year of a 3-y programme. This article reflects on key lessons learnt from the rapid adaptation of an integrated neglected tropical disease (NTD) programme to support COVID-19 responses in 11 countries. It shares the experiences of adopting a flexible and directive approach, leveraging the NTD network and relationships, and working in collaboration with multiple ministry departments, commercial sector partners and the UK Foreign Commonwealth Development Office to repurpose over £6 million of budget.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tropical Medicine
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Community Participation
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Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
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Pandemics
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Trstmh
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