Helen Keller International (HKI)
TAS-STH vs. a standalone STH survey
To compare TAS-STH vs. a standalone STH survey in 5 schools surveying 250 kids. TAS-STH Community study will have 6-7 year olds while the STH survey focuses on 10-14 year olds.
Evaluation of a Circulating Filarial Antigen Test for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) pre-transmission assessment survey in Sierra Leone
To generate data that will determine if the QFAT is at least equivalent to the current gold standard FTS, in GPELF settings. and to determine if the QFAT is a suitable tool to be added to the GPELF diagnostic portfolio.
TAS-STH vs. a standalone STH survey
To compare TAS-STH vs. a standalone STH survey in 5 schools surveying 250 kids. TAS-STH Community study will have 6-7 year olds while the STH survey focuses on 10-14 year olds.
Evaluation of a Circulating Filarial Antigen Test for Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) pre-transmission assessment survey in Sierra Leone
To generate data that will determine if the QFAT is at least equivalent to the current gold standard FTS, in GPELF settings. and to determine if the QFAT is a suitable tool to be added to the GPELF diagnostic portfolio.
LFTAS + Biplex + DBS in Oncho endemic areas in Cameroon
To assess if transmission assessment surveys (TAS) for lymphatic filariasis (LF) are a feasible platform to integrate transmission assessment for onchocerciasis, using the same age group (6-7 years old) and the same prevalence threshold (<2%) that the LF programs utilize.
1. To perform the TAS for stopping LF MDA and use it as platform for Oncho impact assessment.
2. To assess the level of endemicity of Oncho following at least five rounds of MDA in hypo, meso and hyper endemic districts.
3. To study the performance of the Wb123/Ov16 Biplex rapid diagnostic test (RDT) to assess Oncho and LF transmission interruption.
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?