CouNTDown Cameroon

The success of eliminating SCH can only be achieved through a collective effort from multi-sectoral partners, both at gov’t and non-gov’tal level. We at @NTDCOUNTDOWN are thrilled to be in this fight alongside other key NTD partners. Together, let’s #beatNTDs 💪🏿💪🏿

A key outcome of the SCH & STH WEEK has been the launch of the Atlas of SCH & STH Transmission in Cameroon, and the introduction of the Strategic Master Plan 2020-2030 by Pr Tchuem Tchuenté. These two innovative resources will guide the shift from control to elimination of SCH

In his brilliant presentation to the committee, Pr Tchuem Tchuenté offers a synthesis of program activities conducted between 2003 - 2018,highlighting the major challenges faced and new orientations for control interventions moving forward. @WHOAFRO @elimin8schisto #CameroonNTDs

The 9th Statuary Meeting of the National Committee for the Control of SCH & STH in Cameroon is underway. Representatives from MoH, MoE, Associations of Councils and Cities, and NGOs, gather to review and discuss successes and challenges around the fight against SCH & STH in 🇨🇲

Final stop: Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology where Prof Jatsa, senior researcher accompanied by PhD and MSc students facilitated a capacity building session for Journalists, on SCH & STH diagnostic techniques. @CentreSchisto @NTDCOUNTDOWN

Preventive chemotherapy can not be a stand along approach. Utilizing it in addition to appropriate health education, environmental control and communication is paramount for NTD elimination. Journalists visit various SCH transmission sites to better understand its dynamic.

Obtaining quality NTD information from experts, allows communicators to better sensitize populations around the burdens caused by NTDs, which also helps alleviate stigma around these malaises. #CameroonNTDs @TchuemTchuente @NTDCOUNTDOWN @WHOAFRO

SCH & STH WEEK activities continue, as journalists from print, radio and television gather for the NTD Training, facilitated by the WHO Documentation and Information Centre, at the @WHO Cameroon 🇨🇲 country office. @NTDCOUNTDOWN #CameroonNTDs

Research uptake in action as participants take part in an interactive poster session allowing them to also receive evidence-based knowledge in the form of policy briefs and research articles. #CameroonNTDs

Prof @TchuemTchuente delivers an interesting presentation on the benefits of intensifying SCH treatment to all populations - as evidenced from our @NTDCOUNTDOWN research in 3 regions - especially during the paradigm shift from control to elimination of SCH. #CameroonNTDs

“SCH is highly linked to poverty” informs Dr Ndonou, as she shares Health economics research findings from Household surveys. Using the door-to-door strategy for MDA, guarantees high coverage and reduces household opportunity costs due to MDA. #CameroonNTDs

COUNTDOWN team begin dissemination of our key research findings to Regional NTD Cordinators, NTD partners, key stakeholders and researchers. Marlene Siping is 1st up w/ social science research highlights, as she informs on considerations for expanded treatment in communities

It’s been a great start to the SCH & STH WEEK activities. Interactive discussions and group sessions allowed for an update on the status of SCH and STH at the regional and national level. #CameroonNTDs

Regional NTD Coordinators and NTD Partners such as @GoodNeighbors and @HelenKellerIntl gather together for the working session, as they review SCH & STH treatment and epidemiological data 2006 - 2018, with a focus on the 2019 National Deworming Campaign. #CameroonNTDs @Minsante1

The SCH & STH WEEK opens up today with a Technical Working Session, chaired by Pr L.A Tchuem Tchuenté, SCH & STH Program Manager and Dr Nnomzo’o Étienne, NTD Focal Person, WHO. @elimin8schisto @NTDCOUNTDOWN #CameroonNTDs

The SCH & STH Week in Cameroon is just a few days away, and we are honoured to join the MoH and other collaborators, in creating a platform to celebrate the achievements of schistosomiasis and STH control and research in Cameroon.@Minsante1 @WHOAFRO @elimin8schisto #CameroonNTDs

Improving research capacity of junior researchers is key to our work in @NTDCOUNTDOWN.We are proud of Christine and Marlene for their progress as they join fellow colleagues in addressing issues around NTD program delivery and Health systems strengthening.

We are pleased to join colleagues from Nigeria, Ghana, @LSTMnews and @fhi360 in Liberia this week, for our 5th Annual Partners’ Meeting. Thank you @COUNTDOWNLR for hosting us.

Congratulations Prof Stothard @StothardRuss 👏🏿

Great to see the progress from our applied social science research on #schisto, as our research assistants work with @Kim_Ozano to develop thematic areas for future @NTDCOUNTDOWN publications, in line with our strategic research uptake plans.