IMT / ITG - Programmes pluriannuels 2014-2016 / Strategic network Neglected Tropical Diseases and Zoonoses

Strategic Network on Neglected Tropical Diseases and Zoonoses. The overall objective of the programme is to strengthen the rational basis and the country ownership of health care systems and policies in developing countries, in order to improve the health status of the populations and thereby contribute to the reduction of poverty and inequity. The specific programme purpose is to build, reinforce and support appropriate and sustain-able capacity in developing countries to conduct research, training and delivery of reference services in order to meet the overall objective. The target groups of the programme are, in order of impact and level: (1) The leaders, scientists and experts in the partner institutions in developing countries; (2) The health professionals and policy makers that can implement the improved practices and policies resulting from the programme; (3) The communities and individuals that should benefit from the improved practices and policies.

To bring together the available expertise on neglected tropical diseases (NTD) and zoonoses within the FA3 network of institutional partners and, where relevant, additional network partners, for improved control and evidence-based priority setting in NTD ad zoonoses.