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  • Epidemiology
  • Mathematical Biology

Background:

  • Significant progress in controlling neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) has been achieved over the last decade.
  • Recent setbacks, particularly service disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, have impacted NTD programs.
  • The 2021-2030 NTD roadmap requires effective strategies to meet elimination and eradication targets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify priority mathematical modeling questions relevant to national and subnational NTD programs.
  • To explore how quantitative modeling can support decision-making for NTD interventions.
  • To align modeling efforts with the goals of the WHO NTD roadmap.

Main Methods:

  • Convened a World Health Organization stakeholder meeting in September 2022.
  • Gathered input from experts involved in designing, implementing, and evaluating NTD programs.
  • Synthesized and analyzed priority modeling questions across various NTDs.

Main Results:

  • Identified common themes and critical questions for mathematical modeling in NTD control.
  • Highlighted the potential of modeling to inform intervention selection and resource allocation.
  • Demonstrated the need for modeling to address challenges faced by NTD programs.

Conclusions:

  • Mathematical modeling is crucial for navigating setbacks and accelerating progress towards 2030 NTD targets.
  • Prioritizing locally relevant modeling questions can enhance the effectiveness of NTD interventions.
  • Quantitative modeling offers valuable support for programmatic decisions in public health.