Conclusions & Recommendations
26.1.2 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Include national program manager participation at future TEC meetings when applications being presented are non-routine and to hear feedback on their implementation of modified strategies
Action:
This is noted for future meetings.
TEC 26
2022
TEC meeting management, alternative treatment strategies
26.1.3 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Use bigger font on supply chain slides and break out modified strategies as a separate color on the graphs so the additional drug for modified strategies can be visualized
Action:
This recommendation was implemented at TEC 27.
TEC 26
2022
TEC meeting management
26.1.4 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Outline on the maps the districts being requested so that they're easier to find
Action:
ITI is working with its developer to implement this change before TEC 29.
TEC 26
2022
TEC meeting management
26.1.5 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Include more time on future agendas for application reviews by adding a day to TEC 27
Action:
This recommendation was implemented at TEC 27.
TEC 26
2022
TEC meeting management
26.1.6 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
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
Action:
ITI is working with Pfizer to celebrate and publicize this milestone in conjunction with World NTD Day in January 2023.
TEC 26
2022
recommendations for ITI management
26.1.7 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Continue discussions within TFGH about how best to engage with the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) community
Action:
Ongoing. AMR is a priority development area for the new TFGH CEO.
TEC 26
2022
recommendations for ITI management
26.1.8 - TEC recommendations to ITI management
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Follow up with Pfizer on any feedback they may have on the revised TEC Charter, then circulate the final revised Charter to TEC
Action:
Ongoing.
TEC 26
2022
recommendations for ITI management
26.2.1 - TEC recommendations to all countries implementing modified strategies
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Collect cost data to understand the additional cost of modified strategies implementing multiple rounds at different intervals and different population targets
Action:
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.
TEC 26
2022
alternative treatment strategies, funding
26.2.2 - TEC recommendations to all countries implementing modified strategies
Conclusion/Recommendation:
Collect information on the feasibility and community acceptability of modified treatment strategies
Action:
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.
TEC 26
2022
alternative treatment strategies
26.3.1 - Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
Conclusion/Recommendation:
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.
Action:
This recommendation was shared at the East Africa cross border meeting and with the Kenyan MOH in person.
TEC 26
2022
Africa - East
Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania
cross-border