Buruli Ulcer
Identifying the optimal delivery model for the identification, confirmation and referral of NTD cases requiring MMDP services within an integrated health systems approach to NTD care in Liberia
This social science study will address the following:
Formative question: What are the strengths and weaknesses of the four models for case identification, confirmation and referral currently being implemented in Liberia for NTDs?
Intervention question: What is the optimal model for implementing case identification, confirmation and referral of NTD cases requiring case management, in terms of equity, effectiveness, economy and efficiency within the health system?"
Improving health workforce performance
Which strategies best strengthen strategic decision making for resilient and responsive health systems at the district level in Ghana, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania?
Linking communities and health systems
How to best support close-to-community providers in their critical interface role between health systems and communities
Research for stronger health systems post conflict
What are the best approaches to develop sustainable and equitable approaches to human resources for health, health financing and governance in post conflict health systems?
Gender, equity, ethics & health systems
What are the most strategic approaches to building capacity for gender equity analysis in health systems?
Lead on social science
Determine the best health systems approaches for:
1. Improved planning and delivery of integrated programmes;
2. Increased and sustained access to NTD drugs;
3. Harmonised inter-sectoral approach; and
4. Strong and generalisable evidence base for integrated elimination and control of NTDs.
Developing a toolkit to assess and monitor NTD-related morbidity and disability
What should be the content of a toolkit to assess and monitor morbidity and disability across NTDs?