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  • Public Health
  • Tropical Medicine
  • Health Innovation

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  • The World Health Organization's roadmap (2021-2030) emphasizes innovation for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).
  • Declining NTD prevalence increases the cost of case identification and treatment, necessitating sensitive and affordable diagnostics for surveillance phases.
  • The Ascend West and Central Africa programme aimed to address these challenges through innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the role of the Ascend Learning and Innovation Fund in advancing NTD control strategies.
  • To explore how innovation can bridge the gap between policy and practical implementation in NTD programmes.
  • To assess the impact of funded projects on diagnostic development and business model piloting.

Main Methods:

  • The Ascend Learning and Innovation Fund supported five diverse projects from 2019 to 2021.
  • Activities included operational research, product development, and social and behavioral change initiatives.
  • The fund's flexibility facilitated piloting and proving business models based on program findings.

Main Results:

  • The fund supported a range of innovative activities crucial for NTD control.
  • Innovation was leveraged to address challenges in disease surveillance and diagnostics.
  • Piloted business models aimed to enhance the practical implementation of NTD strategies.

Conclusions:

  • The Ascend Learning and Innovation Fund demonstrated the critical role of flexible funding in driving progress towards NTD goals.
  • Innovation is essential for developing cost-effective and sensitive diagnostics needed for disease surveillance.
  • The fund's approach successfully connected strategic policy with practical, on-the-ground implementation for NTD programmes.