FHI 360 is proud to participate in the 2024 American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene (ASTMH) Annual Meeting — an international forum advancing progress in tropical medicine, hygiene and global health. Held over five days, this premier event brings together experts and thought leaders to share cutting-edge research, clinical advances, and strategies to tackle today’s most urgent global health challenges.
FHI 360 experts will join global leaders and experts to drive innovation and impact in global health. The meeting attracts a diverse audience — researchers, educators, public health professionals, clinicians and students — representing academia, governments, nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector, all united in the mission to improve health outcomes in tropical and underserved communities.
Technical presence
SYMPOSIUM SESSIONS
Innovative Local Solutions and Novel Data Use Toward Last Mile Efforts in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 4 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Diana Stukel, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Director, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
Building Sustainable and Resilient Health System in the Context of Public Health Crisis and Insecurity: Lessons Learned from National NTD and HIV/AIDS Programs in Four African Countries
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 4 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Justin Tine, Health Systems Strengthening Lead, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
Revolutionizing Healthcare: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Date and time:
Saturday, November 16, 5:15–7 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Anna Philips, Epidemiologist, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
From Mapping to Near Trachoma Elimination in Under a Decade: Results from Trachoma Prevalence Surveys in Cote d’Ivoire from 2015-2023
Date and time:
Saturday, November 16, 8–9:45 a.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Stephanie Palmer, Technical Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Ange E. Aba, Virginie Ettiegne-Traoré
POSTERS
Assessing Community Drug Distributors Performance in Ghana; A Gender Based Approach
Date and time:
Thursday, November 14, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Charles Brown-Davies, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Irene Dede Teiko Dzathor
Improving the Quality of Mass Drug Administration in Ghana Using Electronic Data Capture
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Charles Brown-Davies, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Irene Dede Teiko Dzathor
Mind the Gap: Gender Differences in Preventative Treatment of Seven Neglected Tropical Diseases
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Karen Danielson, Monitoring and Evaluation Data and Analytics Manager, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Diana Stukel, Maureen Headland, Jennifer Arney
Forecasting of Onchocerciasis Prevalence in West Africa through Time Series Modeling
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Kaustubh Wagh, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Technical Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Diana Stukel
Moving from District to Sub-District SCH Implementation in Senegal: Time to Change and Adapt Strategies
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Rose Monteil, Project Director, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security Senegal
FHI 360 contributor(s): Babacar Banda Diallo, Seynabou Ndour, Malang Mané, Anna Phillips
Three Geospatial Approaches Offer Insights into Planning Effective MDAs for NTDs in West Africa
Date and time:
Saturday, November 16, 11 a.m.–12:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Maureen Headland, Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Kaustubh Wagh, Andres Martinez, Vance Harris, Caleb Parker, Diana Stukel
Field Adaptations of WHO Recommendations for Onchocerciasis Impact Surveys in Cote d’Ivoire and Togo
Date and time:
Friday, November 15, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Achille Kabore, Technical Director, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Virginie Ettiegne-Traoré, Aba Elvis
Operational Transmission Zones: Essential Component of Onchocerciasis Elimination
Date and time:
Thursday, November 14, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Achille Kabore, Technical Director, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Virginie Ettiegne-Traoré, Aba Elvis
Integration of Transmission Assessment Survey for Lymphatic Filariasis and Post Stop Onchocerciasis MDA Surveillance in Saraya Health District, Senegal
Date and time:
Thursday, November 14, 12–1:45 p.m. CT
FHI 360 lead author: Ernest Mensah, Regional Technical Advisor, Act | West, Infectious Diseases and Global Health Security
FHI 360 contributor(s): Rose Monteil, Babacar Banda Diallo, Dame Thioub, Yasmin Reyes, Kisito Ogoussan
Featured content
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Project
Act to End Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) | West (Act | West)
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Resource
Transforming WHO Recommendations into Practice: More Countries Achieving Interruption of Onchoceriasis Transmission in West Africa
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Partnering with Countries to Achieve Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
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Quality Improvement Model to Improve MDA Coverage in Zou Department: Benin
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Project
Neglected Tropical Disease Support in Laos
Featured external content
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Website
Act to END NTDs WEST
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News
Mainstreaming NTDs into sustainable service delivery platforms: A Comprehensive Approach Across Ghana, Togo, and Guinea
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News
Benin Modifies its Supply Chain Process, Expediting Availability of Essential Medicines
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News
Six Years On, USAID's Act | West Program Highlights Successes
