WI-HER at the 2024 NNN Annual Conference
Controlling and eliminating neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) takes innovation and collaboration. The NNN Annual Conference – organized by NNN, a global forum for nongovernmental organizations that address NTDs – is an opportunity to share strategies and develop solutions for NTD control and elimination. In October 2024, WI-HER joins our colleagues, including partners, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and government leaders, for the annual conference. We hope you join us at the following NNN workshops and rapid fires, and learn more about WI-HER’s efforts to reach the most marginalized and often excluded groups with NTD services and treatment.
Workshops
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
“Innovative Local Solutions and Novel Data Use Toward Last Mile Efforts in Eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases”
- Moderators: Whitney Goldman, MERLA Director, RTI International, and Dr. Diana Stukel, MEL Director, FHI360
- Speakers: Alain Javel, Senior MERLA Specialist, RTI International; Victoria Turay, Program Manager NTD Program, Helen Keller International; Dany Chhan, Senior Associate, WI-HER; Dr. Jorge Cano, Surveillance Officer/ Data Analyst, WHO-AFRO ESPEN
Thursday, October 3, 2024
“The pathway to institutionalization for community engagement approaches increasing gender equity and social inclusion in NTDs”
- Moderator: Dany Chhan, Senior Associate, WI-HER
- Speakers: Prudence Beinamaryo, NTD Program Manager, Uganda Ministry of Health; Moses Echodu, Program Manager, Save the Children; Shambel Belete, Ethiopia Health Systems Strengthening Country Lead, RTI International; Sara Pappa, Director of Program Implementation, WI-HER
Other events
Rapid Fire: Tuesday, October 1st at 11:15 – 12:45 (Malaysia)
“Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in Tigray, Ethiopia: NTDs in Post-Conflict Communities.”
- Speaker: Shambel Belete, Ethiopia Health Systems Strengthening Country Lead, RTI International
- Organizer: Avani Duggaraju, WI-HER Senior Associate
ICTC semi-annual membership meeting
- Both WI-HER’s Dany Chhan and Sara Pappa will be in attendance
Learn more about the NNN conference and WI-HER’s work in NTD control and elimination.
