Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Two Act | East Nepal staff will attend the NIS Regional Training Workshop in Jakarta, Indonesia from January 9-13. Act | East Indonesia will also host a Mf Microscopy Study Tour for four participants from Act | East Nepal from January 16-18, including a one-day session at the Laboratory of the Medical Faculty of the University of Indonesia. • World NTD Day will be celebrated with events at the central and/or provincial level at the end of January. Details are still being decided with the MOHP. • TAS 2 in Ilam and Panchthar districts in January-February 2023, pending FAA approval. • TAS 3 in Sindhuli district in January-February 2023, pending FAA approval. • LF MDA activities in 15 districts (Jhapa, Xxxxxx, Dhanusha, Mohattari, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Lamjung, Parbat, Baglung, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke, Kailali and Rasuwa) in January-March 2023, including planning meetings, social mobilization support, MDA supervision, and GESI behavior change activity. • Videography of LF MDA in one district (still to be selected) in February 2023. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/np National: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxxx.xxx.xx/ December 2022 NIGERIA Act | East Partner: RTI, The Xxxxxx Center Total population: 207.8 million COP: [Redacted] Districts (LGAs): 774 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases: LF (553), OV (449), SCH (691), STH (415), Trachoma (143) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY23 LF OV SCH STH Trachoma MDA 0/36 districts (RTI/TCC) 0/36 districts (RTI/TCC) 0/55 districts (TCC) 0/135 districts (TCC) 0/135 districts (TCC) DSAs (#EUs) Pre-TAS : 1/1 (RTI) TAS 1 : 0/54 (TCC) TAS 2 : 0/7 (RTI) Epi/Ento surveys: (RTI 0/15) TT-only survey : 1/1 (RTI) HSS Costing Analysis of NTD Targeted Interventions in Cross River State Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: • Completed Pre-TAS in Yala LGA of CRS Highlights: RTI • Act | East participated and presented at the 15th National Onchocerciasis Elimination Committee (NOEC) Meeting held in Abuja from 7th to 9th December 2022. Key highlights of the meeting include: o Act | East to proceed with Onchocerciasis River prospection in CRS and present the outcome to NOEP/NOEC o Act| East to complete OV Epidemiological and Entomological Assessment to confirm the change of CRS from Tan (transmission suspected interrupted) to Ash (transmission interrupted). XXXX also confirmed that black fly collection be commenced after completion of entomological sur...
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Planning for MOHFW hosted World NTD Day activity, with support and participation from Act | East. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: • WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/bd • National: কেরানা ভাইরাস ইনেফা ২০১৯ - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information Bangladesh | xxxxxx.xxx.xx Lao PDR Highlights: • TAS3 completed with no positives. • WHO Country Office will meet with CPME and DCDC to complete data gaps in the draft LF elimination dossier and discuss the concept for PVS developed by Act | East. Viet Nam Highlights: • Act | East is working with VNEH and FHF to update the current draft of the trachoma elimination dossier ahead of the National Workshop for Data Review and Dossier Development. This workshop will be conducted virtually in late February/early March and will include representatives from all endemic districts. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/wpro/country/vn National: BAN CHỈ ĐẠO QUỐC GIA XXXXX XXXXX DỊCH BỆNH COVID 19 (xxxx.xx) December 2021 TANZANIA Act | East Partner: RTI International Total population: 57.6 million (2021) COP: Xxxxxxx Xxxxx Districts: 184 RTI HQ Team: Xxxxx Xxxxxxx, Xxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxxx Endemic diseases: LF (119), TRA (71), OV (28), SCH (184), STH (184) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY22 LF OV SCH STH Trachoma Mapping N/A OV Elimination mapping: 0/4 districts OV Exclusion mapping: 0/2 districts N/A N/A Desk review: 0/6 districts MDA 0/4 districts Round 1: 0/9 districts Round 2: 0/28 districts 0/35 districts 0/41 districts 0/6 districts (0/7 EUs) DSAs (#EUs) Re-Pre-TAS: 0/1 district TAS1: 0/1 EU TAS3: 0/24 EUs iTAS: 7/7 EUs Pre-stop MDA survey (epi): 0/1 district Stop-MDA survey (epi & ent): 0/3 districts iTAS: 7/7 EUs 0/4 districts N/A TIS: 0/6 EUs TSS: 2/2 EUs XXXXX ▪ Coverage evaluation survey (CES) in 9 districts: 4/4 LF, 4/4 OV, 0/1 TRA ▪ Trachoma DSA outcome investigation in 0/6 districts ▪ Trachoma MDA microplanning in 0/6 districts HSS ▪ Develop M&E plan for the sustainability activities in the NTD Master Plan ▪ Launch NTD Master Plan and Sustainability Plan ▪ Support TZNTDCP integration into the health sector planning SWAp TWG ▪ Support Comprehensive Council Health Plan (CCHP) development ▪ Strengthen federal and district capacity for planning, budgeting, and resource mobilization ▪ Advocacy Strategy Implementation: 1 high-level national and 1 regional/district level meeting ▪ GESI iDARE/behavio...
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. TAS2 is planned for the district of Karawang using FTS beginning on January 17, 2022. • An M&E Coordination Meeting with participants from the 10 regional laboratories and the MOH is scheduled for January 12 and 13, 2022 in Jakarta in order to synchronize plans and funding for all proposed LF assessments to be implemented in 2022. • LF Diagnostics Training will be implemented at the University of Indonesia for 20 participants from regional laboratories and local health service staff from January 18 to 20 in Jakarta. • TAS Supervisor Training will be implemented in Jakarta for 20 participants from regional laboratories and local health services from January 25 to 27. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/id National: Beranda | Xxxxx00.xx.xx December 2021 MOZAMBIQUE Act | East Partner: RTI Total population: 30,881,854 COP: Dr. Mawo Fall Districts: 161 RTI HQ Team: Xxxxx XxXxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx Endemic diseases: LF (113), OV (5), SCH (159), STH (151), Trachoma (65) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY22 Trachoma MDA 0/8 districts DSAs (#EUs) TIS: 0/6 EUs XXXXX The Act | East data officer is regularly working with MISAU and ASCEND project to update all NTD data in the integrated database from 2017 to present. Tool completion and updates are presented during technical meetings. Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: None Highlights: • Act | East continues to work with MISAU staff, including the NTD coordinator, finance team, and health management provincial and districts teams of Manica and the concerned districts (Guro, Tambara and Macossa) on the fixed amount award (FAA) documents. • The Act | East COP and M&E officer participated in a virtual meeting with the MISAU NTD staff to prepare for World NTD Day. Discussion is ongoing on the location and agenda of the event. Minister of Health participation is expected with activities focused on TV and radio spots, and panel discussion. Several implementing partners will support the event. • ITI is awaiting confirmation from CMAM (Central de Medicamentos e Artigos Médicos (Center for Drugs and Medical Supplies) that there is no need for pre-shipment drug inspection. Zithromax is expected to arrive in country in February 2022. Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols: • TT smartphone tool testing: Act | East will support the testing of the tool in two districts (...
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Re-Pre-TAS in five districts (Xxxxxx, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke and Kailaili) will be completed in February 2022. • LF MDA planning, preparation, and supervision in 10 districts (Jhapa, Morang, Bara, Lamjung, Parbat, Baglung, Kapilvastu, Dang, Banke and Kailali) in Feb-March 2022. • Act | East staff will support implementation and supervision of LF MDA central level advocacy and social mobilization activities in Feb-March 2022. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/np National: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxxx.xxx.xx/ January 2022 NIGERIA Act | East Partner: RTI, The Xxxxxx Center Total population: 207.8 million COP: [Redacted] Districts (LGAs): 774 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases: LF (553), OV (449), SCH (691), STH (415), Trachoma (143) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY22 LF OV SCH STH MDA 0/40 districts (0/39 TCC, 0/1 RTI) 0/98 districts (0/83 TCC, 0/15 RTI) 0/90 districts (TCC) 0/120 districts (TCC) DSAs (#EUs) Pre-TAS : 0/39 (TCC 0/38, RTI 0/1) TAS 1 : 0/38 (TCC 0/37, RTI 0/1) HSS Cross River State health financing assessment- in progress Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: • R4D is leading a health financing assessment in Cross River State, beginning with the recruitment of a consultant to organize, supervise and analyze data collection for the assessment.
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Organize a national GESI workshop planned for July 25-26 in Port-au-Prince to share learning from the GESI behavior change activity in Acul-du-Nord and review existing MDA training materials and social mobilization approaches to devise a plan for GESI integration in FY23. • Launch MDA materials procurement for Chansolme which will implement door-to-door focal MDA in 4 enumeration areas in August. • Draft the protocol for CES in 4 communes planned for August. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/amro/country/ht MSPP: xxxxx://xxxx.xxxx.xx/site/downloads/Sitrep%20COVID-19_24-07-2021.pdf June 2022 INDONESIA Act | East Partner: RTI Total population: 274,859,094 COP: [Redacted] Districts: 514 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases: # ever endemic districts LF (236), SCH (2), STH (514) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY22 LF DSAs (#EUs) Pre-TAS : 14/17 EUs TAS : 9/18 EUs Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: • Updated number of Pre-TAS surveys completed. Highlights: • Act | East Indonesia in collaboration with the MOH has implemented three Pre-TAS surveys in June 2022, beginning in the district of Aceh Jaya on June 13, followed by the district of Aceh Timur on June 20; and the district of Waropen also beginning on June 20, 2022. The Pre-TAS in Waropen utilized FTS and with only 3 positive samples identified, the district is considered to have passed. The Pre-TAS surveys in Aceh Jaya and Aceh Timur utilized mf detection in night blood, with samples currently being analyzed in the relevant BBTLKs. • WHO SEARO organized a NTD program managers meeting in conjunction with the RPRG from June 28 to July 1. The newly appointed Head of NTD Work Team and another staff member attended the meeting. Extensive discussions were held on how to implement surveys in Brugia endemic areas without a valid rapid diagnostic tool. Results of these discussions will be incorporated into plans for the remainder of FY22 and in the Act | East FY23 work plan.
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Act | East will support school-based TAS2 in six districts (Terhathum, Sunsari, Lalitpur Rural, Myagdi, Surketh and Jajarkot) through VBDRTC. This activity was initially planned for April-May 2021, but the timeline is uncertain due to rise in COVID cases, localized lockdowns, travel restrictions and school closures. When cases reduce and travel is determined to be safe again, Act | East staff will travel to provide supportive supervision for the survey which targets children in grades 1 and 2. • Act | East will support a GESI assessment in three districts (Banke, Dang and Kapilvastu) through local consultants managed by WI-HER and RTI. This activity was originally planned for May but is currently on hold due to a rise in COVID cases in the three target districts as well as in Kathmandu where the consultants are based. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/np National: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxxx.xxx.xx/ April 2021 NIGERIA Act | East Partner: RTI, The Xxxxxx Center Total population: 202.7 million (2021 est.) COP: [Redacted] Districts (LGAs): 774 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases (# ever endemic districts): LF (553), OV (449), SCH (691), STH (415), Trachoma (143). TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY21 LF OV SCH STH Trachoma MDA 80 districts (78 TCC, 2 RTI) Nov 2020-June 2021 105 districts (90 TCC, 15 RTI) April-June 2021 44 districts (TCC) April-June 2021 118 districts (TCC) April-June 2021 N/A DSAs PreTAS : 40 (TCC 39, RTI 1), Jan- Feb 2021 (40/40 completed) TAS1 : 9 (TCC 7, RTI 2), Epi survey: 0 Ent survey: 0 SS/SC: 0 SS/SC: 0 TIS: 0 TSS: 5 (RTI) July 2021 May-June 2021 XXXXX N/A HSS N/A Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: • Timing of TAS1 updated to account for estimated arrival of FTS. • Timing of TSS updated from June to July. Highlights: • Of the 40 pre-TAS conducted in FY21 Q2, three had survey outcomes above threshold. Outcome investigations are ongoing, and results will be used to inform re-MDA. • The Cross River State Annual Review meeting was held April 7-9, 2021 in Ogoja. Recommendations included:
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. Act | East will support school- based TAS 2 in six districts (Terhathum, Sunsari, Lalitpur Rural, Myagdi, Surkhet and Jajarkot) through VBDRTC. This activity was delayed from April-May 2021 due to a rise in COVID cases in the districts. • TAS 3 failure investigation in 5 districts (Sindhuli, Dhanusha, Mahottari, Sarlahai, Rautahat) jointly with EDCD and WHO Nepal in September 2021. • NTD Steering Committee meeting is planned for September 2021. The agenda for this meeting will include reaching agreement to institute disease-specific technical working groups. These TWGs may formally meet for the first time later in the year. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/np National: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxxx.xxx.xx/ AUGUST 2021 NIGERIA Act | East Partner: RTI, The Xxxxxx Center Total population: 202.7 million (2021 est.) COP: Xxxxxxxx Xxxxx Districts (LGAs): 774 RTI HQ Team: Xxxxx XxXxxxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxxxxx Xxxx, Xxxxx Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx Xxxx Endemic diseases: LF (553), OV (449), SCH (691), STH (415), Trachoma (143) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY21 LF OV SCH STH Trachoma MDA 80 districts (78 TCC, 2 RTI) Nov 2020-June 2021 105 districts (90 TCC, 15 RTI) April-June 2021 44 districts (TCC) April-June 2021 118 districts (TCC) April-June 2021 N/A DSAs (#EUs) PreTAS : 40 (TCC 39, RTI 1), Jan-Feb 2021 (40/40 completed) TAS1 : 9 (TCC 7, RTI 2), September 2021 Epi survey: 0 Ent survey: 0 SS/SC: 0 SS/SC: 0 TIS: 0 TSS: 5/5 complete August 2021 Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: • Trachoma surveys completed. Highlights: • Act | East supported the FMOH National Trachoma Program to conduct training of graders and recorders in Sokoto State between August 1-7, 2021 in preparation for Trachoma Surveillance Surveys (TSS). The surveys were conducted in Edo and Ebonyi States between August 12 - September 1, 2021. • Act |East participated in a 2-day meeting organized by the FMOH to develop the 2021 -2025 NTD Master Plan. During the meeting, participants set a timeline for Master Plan development, composed a Terms of Reference, and formed sub-groups to support development of the plan. The monitoring and evaluation sub-group is tasked with the review of the performance of the previous 2015-2020 Master plan. • Act |East supported the FMOH National LF Program Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting between August 23 -24, 2021. TWG meetings have lapsed over the past several years, with the most recen...
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. TAS2 will be implemented in collaboration with the MOH in the district of Karawang (EU2), as well as two TAS3 in the districts of Mappi and Supiori, all beginning on March 14, 2022. These surveys will be school-based and utilize FTS. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/searo/country/id National: Beranda | Xxxxx00.xx.xx February 2022 MOZAMBIQUE Act | East Partner: RTI Total population: 30,881,854 COP: [Redacted] Districts: 161 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases: LF (113), OV (5), SCH (159), STH (151), Trachoma (65) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY22 Trachoma MDA 0/8 districts DSAs (#EUs) TIS: 0/6 EUs XXXXX Act | East data officer is regularly working with MISAU and ASCEND project to update all NTD data in the integrated database from 2017 to present. Tool completion and updates are presented during technical meetings. Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: None Highlights: • Act | East has begun interviewing organizations with health programming in Cabo Xxxxxxx to learn how they are operating in the province given the ongoing security challenges. As a next step, Act | East will travel to Pemba, the capital of Cabo Xxxxxxx, to meet with provincial health staff and NGOs to assess feasibility for possible impact survey implementation in accessible districts. • Act | East met virtually with ITI, and USAID Washington to discuss the TEC guidance on MDA flexibility, xxxxxxxx MDA, and collection of serology and conjunctival swabs during impact surveys (TIS+). Act | East plans to implement the following with USAID and RTI funding, and is awaiting USAID approval before officially changing targets: o Conduct two additional rounds of MDA (FY22, FY23) in two districts rather than TIS in FY22. o Conduct TIS+ in four EUs. o Conduct biannual MDA in FY23 in seven districts. • Zithromax is expected to arrive in country March 2022. Discussion between ITI and CMAM (Central de Medicamentos e Artigos Médicos (Center for Drugs and Medical Supplies)) is ongoing. Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols: • Conflict Planning Meeting: Act | East and MISAU staff will travel to Cabo Xxxxxxx to meet with local authorities in March 2022. • NTD National Steering Committee Meeting: NTD partners and government stakeholders will meet in Ponta de Ouro, Maputo Province to discuss key technical issues. Scheduled for March 2022. • TT smartphone tool testing: Act | East will support the testing of the tool in...
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. FHF will conduct supportive supervision activities of trachoma MDA campaign at Dhas woreda of Borena zone in November 2022 (non-USAID funded). • RTI and WI-HER will support the organization of the GESI Behavioral change cohort follow up at Adaba district of Oromia region in collaboration with FHF and ORHB in November 2022. • RTI will start preparatory activities for regional MDA planning meetings at Beneshangul-Gumuz and Gambella regions in December 2022. • LFTW will support DHIS2 cascade training at zonal levels in December 2022. • LFTW will conduct OV MDA in December 2022. • FHF will conduct trachoma surveys refresher training in November/December 2022. Other upcoming activities: • RTI and FHF will review results of DSA Investigations desk reviews in 50 districts in November 2022. • RTI has planned to work with MOH NTD and Resource & Partnership teams to initiate preparatory activities for NTD Financial Roadmap Development and NTD Financial Assessment in 5 districts in November/December 2022. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/afro/country/et National: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxxx.xxx.xx/ October 2022 HAITI Act | East Partner: RTI, WI-HER, R4D Total population: 11.9 million (2023 est.)
Upcoming activities requiring COVID protocols. All field activities are currently suspended until the security situation improves. COVID-19 data monitoring sources: WHO: xxxxx://xxxxx00.xxx.xxx/region/amro/country/ht MSPP: xxxxx://xxxx.xxxx.xx/site/downloads/Sitrep%20COVID-19_24-07-2021.pdf October 2022 INDONESIA Act | East Partner: RTI Total population: 274,859,094 COP: [Redacted] Districts: 514 RTI HQ Team: [Redacted] Endemic diseases: # ever endemic districts LF (236), SCH (2), STH (514) TABLE: Activities supported by USAID in FY23 LF DSAs (#EUs) Pre-TAS : 0/4 EUs TAS : 0/4 EUs BIS : 0/11 EUs XXXXX Act | East staff NIS database testing and training Summary and explanation of changes made to table above since last month: Table is updated with FY23 planned activities. Highlights: • Following the implementation of Act | East’s first Brugia Impact Survey (BIS) in Bengkayang district in September 2022, the Act | East Indonesia team together with experts from RTI HQ and the Global Task Force have continued to improve the functionality of the Survey Sample Builder (SSB) as well as incorporated lessons learned from the previous survey into final preparations for the next BIS survey to be implemented during November 2022. • [Redacted] will transition into the role of XXXXX focal point for the SPIN portfolio, replacing [Redacted].
