Conclusions & Recommendations
TEC 27
27.1.1 - TEC recommendations to the ITI team
2022
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TEC appreciates the extra information that ITI provided on trichiasis surgeries and recommends including past surgical performance (as reported on the TEMF) in the comments column
Conclusion/Recommendation:
This will be addressed for TEC 29.
TEC meeting management
TEC 26
26.4.2 - TEC suggested the following agenda items for the TEC 28 meeting
2022
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Reports from the national programs in the first 6 countries implementing modified strategies on their experience, ideally including information on key indicators comparing pre-modified to post-modified implementation. Examples may include: increase in the number of supervisors from X to Y; increase in the number of treatments from X to Y; measures from BCC strategies. TEC recommends supporting NPCs during the ITI-supported Regional Meetings to identify a useful common set of indicators to be reported on in the future.
Conclusion/Recommendation:
ITI is working with national programs to share lessons learned during the early phases of implementation at TEC 28 (and 29). Suggested indicators have been suggested through presentation templates provided to national programs.
alternative treatment strategies
TEC 26
26.4.1 - TEC suggested the following agenda items for the TEC 28 meeting
2022
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TEC requests a presentation from national program managers on how they use coverage tools (and other program tools) during the TEC 28 meeting
Conclusion/Recommendation:
The program managers from Kenya and Tanzania will be present at TEC 28 to present on program tools.
TEC meeting management
TEC 26
26.3.1 - Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
2022
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Africa - East
TEC congratulated the national programs of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania for their extensive efforts to coordinate MDA across borders to reach migratory populations previously missed through regular MDA activities.
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
Conclusion/Recommendation:
This recommendation was shared at the East Africa cross border meeting and with the Kenyan MOH in person.
cross-border
TEC 26
26.2.2 - TEC recommendations to all countries implementing modified strategies
2022
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Collect information on the feasibility and community acceptability of modified treatment strategies
Conclusion/Recommendation:
This recommendation has been shared by the Program Team with countries implementing modified treatment strategies. Few countries have conducted modified strategies, so information on feasibility and acceptability is not yet available. TT (5/8/2023): The action stated for 26.2.1 will serve the purpose for this recommendation.
alternative treatment strategies
TEC 26
26.2.1 - TEC recommendations to all countries implementing modified strategies
2022
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Collect cost data to understand the additional cost of modified strategies implementing multiple rounds at different intervals and different population targets
Conclusion/Recommendation:
This recommendation has been shared by the Program Team with countries implementing modified treatment strategies. Few countries have conducted modified strategies, so cost data is not yet available. TT (5/8/2023): The national program of Ethiopia has developed a TOR and hired a consultant to follow up all interventions happening under the modified strategy and produce detailed report as per the recommendations of the TEC.
alternative treatment strategies, funding
TEC 26
26.1.8 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
2022
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Follow up with Pfizer on any feedback they may have on the revised TEC Charter, then circulate the final revised Charter to TEC
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Ongoing.
recommendations for ITI management
TEC 26
26.1.7 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
2022
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Continue discussions within TFGH about how best to engage with the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) community
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Ongoing. AMR is a priority development area for the new TFGH CEO.
recommendations for ITI management
TEC 26
26.1.6 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
2022
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Follow up on the timing and plans for the billionth Zithromax® dose donated as an opportunity to celebrate this milestone and recognize the generosity of our donor
Conclusion/Recommendation:
ITI is working with Pfizer to celebrate and publicize this milestone in conjunction with World NTD Day in January 2023.
recommendations for ITI management
TEC 26
26.1.5 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
2022
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Include more time on future agendas for application reviews by adding a day to TEC 27
Conclusion/Recommendation:
This recommendation was implemented at TEC 27.
TEC meeting management