scholarly journals Neglect in the numbers: leaving no voice behind in disease elimination

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. e22
Author(s):  
Ruth Dixon ◽  
Luret Lar ◽  
Laura Dean
Keyword(s):  
Disease Elimination

scholarly journals MoRoNet a network to strengthen the quality of measles and rubella surveillance in Italy

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
F Magurano ◽  
M Baggieri ◽  
P Bucci ◽  
E D'Ugo ◽  
M Sabbatucci ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Surveillance ◽  
Specific Work ◽  
Vaccine Preventable Disease ◽  
Work Plan ◽  
Preventable Disease ◽  
National Reference ◽  
Disease Elimination ◽  
National Networks ◽  
Country Specific

Abstract Background Measles is a vaccine-preventable infectious disease and it remains one of the leading causes of infant mortality globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) has adopted the goal of eliminating measles and rubella. Detection and control of communicable diseases would not be possible without accurate laboratory results regarding when and where a particular disease circulates. Methods WHO/Europe therefore works with all Member States to steadily improve the quality of the laboratory data in order to determine the Region's progress towards measles and rubella elimination. For this purpose coordinates the European Measles and Rubella Laboratory Network (MR LabNet). National labs in this network undergoes regular external quality assessment through an annual accreditation programme. Results In Italy, a Sub-national Reference Laboratories Network for measles and rubella (MoRoNET) has been developed since March 2017 and currently includes 15 laboratories. MoRoNet was developed following the indications of the MR LabNet. It is accreditate, coordinated and supervised by the National Reference Laboratory. Conclusions Strengthening the role of national laboratories in overseeing the performance of subnational laboratories has become a critical need in order to properly monitor the Region's measles and rubella elimination efforts. MoRoNet permits to Italy to develop a country-specific work plan for establishing national networks and oversight mechanism, including preliminary monitoring and evaluation indicators compliant with MR LabNet standards. This is very significant not only to optimize the participation in national and regional processes to verify disease elimination, but also to strengthen the quality of vaccine-preventable disease surveillance. MoRoNet Group: A Amendola; F Baldanti; MR Capobianchi; M Chironna; MG Cusi; P D'Agaro; P Lanzafame; T Lazzarotto; K Marinelli; A Orsi; E Pagani; G Palù; F Pittaluga, A Sacchi; F Tramuto. Key messages MoRoNet has permitted to Italy to develop a country-specific work plan for establishing national networks and oversight mechanism, compliant with WHO MR LabNet standards. MoRoNet network has permitted to optimize the participation in processes to verify disease elimination, but also to strengthen the quality of vaccine-preventable disease surveillance.

Towards disease elimination

2021 ◽  
Vol 189 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-3
Author(s):  
Suzanne Jarvis
Keyword(s):  
Disease Elimination

Tolerance to Trypanosomatids: A Threat, or a Key for Disease Elimination?

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 157-168 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Berthier ◽  
Simone F. Brenière ◽  
Rachel Bras-Gonçalves ◽  
Jean-Loup Lemesre ◽  
Vincent Jamonneau ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Disease Elimination

scholarly journals Seventy years’ achievements of international cooperation by the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ru-Bo Wang ◽  
Yi-Ting Hong ◽  
Xiao-Nong Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Global Health ◽  
Disease Control ◽  
International Cooperation ◽  
Parasitic Diseases ◽  
Tropical Diseases ◽  
Global Health Governance ◽  
Health Governance ◽  
Disease Elimination ◽  
Control And Prevention ◽  
National Control

Abstract Background With the promotion of national control programs on parasitic and tropical diseases in China, the National Institute of Parasitic Diseases (NIPD), Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention has gained significant experience in the global health arena through international cooperation over the last seven decades allowing a multilateral impact in the elimination of major endemic diseases. Methods The achievements of NIPD since 1950 has been analyzed with emphasis on the various stages that started with research and control of the endemic parasitic and other tropical diseases at the national level and progressed via international cooperation into a global presence. Results The major achievements contributed by NIPD consist of (i) improving technical capability; (ii) promoting control and elimination of parasitic and tropical diseases; (iii) participating in global health governance and cooperation; and (iv) developing a cooperation model for technical assistance and global public health development. It is expected that NIPD’s experience of international cooperation will be essential for the dissemination of China's successful experience in global health governance, emergency response and development, with focus on malaria and neglected tropical diseases such as schistosomiasis, soil-borne and food-borne helminthiases and echinococcosis. Conclusions NIPD’s new tasks will not only continue to promote national control of endemic parasitic infections and disease elimination programs in China, but also play a leading role in global health and disease elimination programs in the future.

scholarly journals Atypical Presentation of Post-Kala-Azar Dermal Leishmaniasis in Bhutan

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ambika Pradhan ◽  
Tashi Tobgay ◽  
Sithar Dorjee ◽  
Tenzin Wangdi ◽  
Guofa Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare System ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Indian Subcontinent ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Disease Process ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Disease Elimination ◽  
Kala Azar ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Government

This article describes an atypical case of post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis associated with complications due to delayed diagnosis and poor case management. The grave consequences of the prolonged disease process that continued for over 2 decades with eventual healing included facial disfigurement, visual impairment, and mental distress both to the patient and the family. The persistent infection within the skin over a lengthy period with likely increased risk of infection spread in the community highlights its potential negative impact on the ongoing leishmaniasis elimination program in the Indian subcontinent. Bhutan is a member of the leishmaniasis elimination network in Asia, and the government continues to invest in maintenance of the national healthcare system. The case study reveals the gaps in the healthcare system with hardships faced by a patient to access quality healthcare and poor patient outcome used as proxy indicators. It also points to the need to enhance access to healthcare to ensure early diagnosis and effective treatment for leishmaniasis patients including those who live in remote areas, in order to achieve the planned disease elimination targets. It also points towards the key challenges faced by a resource poor nation such as Bhutan in achieving universal health coverage and reaching the set goals for disease elimination. The findings underscore the need for a careful review of the national health care system and to address the deficiencies.

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