Pandemic paralysis: COVID-19 halts neglected tropical disease campaigns, study reveals solutions COVID19 NTDPrograms Pandemics Neglectedtropicaldiseases DrugAdministration DrugDelivery NGOs PLOS
NTDs are diseases in tropical and sub-tropical regions with limited access to healthcare services, clear water, and sanitation. They are controlled through preventative chemotherapy campaigns. However, the coronavirus disease 2019 disrupted essential health services, including national NTD programs.
Data from web-based surveys and focused group discussions were deidentified and analyzed. The study included Ministry of Health NTD PMs from Sub-Saharan African regions and their implementation collaborators representing NGOs. Purposive-type sampling was employed to recruit both sets of participants. The team recruited PMs through a regional PM membership database and NGO volunteers through the NTD non-governmental organization network list.
Results The web-based survey gathered responses from 10 PMs representing 10 nations and 37 volunteers representing 25 organizations . Even though MDA program activities were discontinued owing to WHO instructions, more than 40% of NGO volunteers and PMS revealed intentions for resuming MDA activities for the PC-NTDs within between six and twelve months of the survey's administration.
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