Can we achieve health equity in Africa and eliminate disease? In this episode, we join Jackline Kiarie, Regional Programme Manager for the Global Health Security Unit at Amref HQ, to dive into the heart of this critical question, exploring the intersection of health equity and disease elimination amidst a rapidly evolving global health landscape. We delve into the complexities of achieving health equity against a backdrop of changing demographics, disease burdens, climate shifts, and ...
With everything we have learned over the past few years, are we really prepared to tackle new outbreaks like mpox that we are facing right now? In this episode, we speak to Eloise Todd, Director & Co-Founder of the Pandemic Action Network (PAN) to explore the critical intersection of global health security and infectious disease elimination. From the threat of a looming pandemic and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to the impact of climate change on people and vector-borne illne...
On World Malaria Day, Dr Sarthak Das, CEO of the Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance, talks about the importance of regional advocacy, cross-border collaboration, and political commitment to eliminate malaria in Asia Pacific.
Professor Monique Dorkenoo parle des stratégies mises en place par le Togo pour éliminer quatre des MTNs: la dracunculose, éléphantiasis encore appelée la filariose lymphatique, la trypanosomiase africaine ou la maladie du sommeil et le trachome.
Cette discussion virtuelle du 15 février 2023 a accueilli un panel d'experts impliqués dans diverses parties de la chaîne de valeur des maladies tropicales négligées (MTN) qui ont réfléchi aux questions présentées dans un nouveau document de travail. Ils ont également fourni des informations sur les opportunités et les défis pour faire avancer les solutions proposées de financements innovants pour les MTN. Lisez le document de travail ici.
This virtual panel discussion on 15 February 2023 hosted a panel of experts involved in various parts of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) value chain who reflected on issues put forth by a new discussion paper and provided insights into the opportunities and challenges of advancing the proposed solutions for innovative finance for NTDs. Read the discussion paper here.
Professor Emilienne Epée shares her perspectives on the importance of community engagement to help advance elimination of NTDs in Cameroon. Professor Epée is Chief of Service and focal point in charge of NTDs in the Department of Disease Control of the Ministry of Public Health in Cameroon.
Dr Greg Noland of The Carter Center shares his reflections on the Center's Hispaniola Initiative, which works with the ministries of health in Haiti and the Dominican Republic to eliminate malaria and lymphatic filariasis from the countries' shared island, Hispaniola.
In early November, GLIDE hosted a roundtable event in partnership with a number of leading global experts. The subject of the debate was how best to turn the rhetoric around needing more country-led development, which we’ve seen in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, into concrete policies. This was the first in a series of Glide Labs events, in which we’ll be convening diverse voices to take a fresh look at pressing global health challenges.
In this episode of Elimination Exchange, Dr Frank Richards of The Carter Center reflects on over 40 years of work in river blindness.
Professor Dan Fletcher from UC Berkley talks about the LoaScope, an innovative field diagnostic tool developed by his group to help accelerate progress towards onchocerciasis (river blindness) elimination in Africa.
In this landmark episode, two titans of global health, Sir Professor Peter Piot and Simon Bland, engage in a candid and compelling conversation about the field's evolving landscape. They dissect the concept of "Global Health 2.0/3.0," exploring how recent funding shifts and geopolitical changes are not just challenges, but catalysts for radical transformation. From the critical importance of country ownership and local innovation to the potential of AI and the urgent need for institutional ac...
How can we protect global health gains in a changing climate? In this episode, join us as we speak to Kelly Willis of Forecasting Health Futures to explore the escalating impact of climate change on infectious diseases, highlighting the urgent need for climate-resilient health systems. Learn about innovative predictive modelling tools and the role global partnerships play in the fight against climate change. We are the Global Institute for Disease Elimination, and we work to adva...
Can malaria truly be eliminated, even after multiple resurgences? Cabo Verde's journey to becoming malaria-free for a third time takes center stage in this episode of Elimination Exchange. We are joined by Dr Adilson de Pina, the driving force behind Cabo Verde's remarkable achievement. Dr de Pina takes us through their inspiring journey, highlighting the challenges faced, the strategies implemented, and the lessons learned along the way. We are the Global Institute for Disease Elimination,...
What can we learn from the Middle East and North Africa's long battle with malaria? This episode of Elimination Exchange explores the question with renowned malaria epidemiologist Professor Bob Snow. Listen as we explore the distinct phases of malaria control and elimination in the MENA region, highlighting the unique geographical and historical factors that have shaped its trajectory. We learn the importance of the region's diverse ecology, human migration patterns, and the specific challen...
Dr. Effe Espino, Head of Parasitology at the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM), Department of Health, Philippines, discusses the ongoing efforts being undertaken to integrate and enhance the surveillance of malaria and lymphatic filariasis.