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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Public Health
  • Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Research

Background:

  • The second Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) forum convened in 2013, building on previous discussions.
  • Over 150 participants from diverse disciplines attended to address global RHD control, management, and prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key priorities for future RHD control, management, and prevention strategies.
  • To foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders in the global RHD community.

Main Methods:

  • A forum discussion involving over 150 international participants from various backgrounds.
  • Identification and prioritization of critical issues and actionable strategies for RHD.

Main Results:

  • Key priorities identified include political intervention, policy change, health workforce expansion (training, task-shifting), and universal access to high-quality penicillin.
  • Emphasis on revitalizing research, securing new resources, improving existing ones, and integrating non-medical support.
  • Highlighted the necessity of patient community involvement in RHD initiatives.

Conclusions:

  • The RHD forums have cultivated a growing community of activists dedicated to improving RHD control and prevention.
  • A multi-faceted approach involving policy, workforce development, research, resources, and patient engagement is essential for a new era in RHD management.