The power of integration: achieving the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases
World Health Assembly - Thursday 22 May 2014
Hosted by the Federal Ministry of Health of Nigeria in partnership with the UK Coalition against Neglected Tropical Diseases
Join internationally renowned experts, policy makers and donors to discuss the evolution and growth of integrated and cross-sectoral approaches to the control and elimination of neglected tropical diseases. This interactive forum will identify best practices and the latest innovative implementation strategies being employed by endemic country governments and their development partners.
Time: 12:15 - 13:45
Venue: Room XXIII (23)
Speakers:
Chair: Dr Maria Neira, Director, Public Health and the Environment Department, WHO
Opening: Prof Onyebuchi Chukwu, Minister of Health, Nigeria
12:20: Dr Bridget Okoeguale, Director of Public Health, Nigeria
12:25: Dr Dirk Engels, Director, Dept of Control of NTDs, WHO
12:30: Tanzanian Ministry of Health
12:35: Dr Wendy Harrison, Chair, UK Coalition against NTDs
12:40: Nichola Cadge: Health Adviser, DFID
12:45 – 13:30: Q&A
Follow proceedings on www.ntd-coalition.org and @UK_NTD