ASTMH 2024

Improving the approach to monitor and report on coverage of malaria intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy: Time for a rethink 
November 14 | 9:32 AM CT
Convention Center 393/394
RTI co-authors: Donal Bisanzio, Richard Reithinger  

Use of a One Health approach to detect eight novel high-risk pathogens in acute febrile patients in Nigeria 
November 14 | 3:00 – 3:15 PM CT 
Convention Center 388/389
RTI co-authors: Claire Quiner, Jean Kim, Lauren Courtney, Kat Asman, Adamu Ephrain, Emmanuel Oga 

Global Health: Global health security, emerging infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness
November 14 | 3:00 - 4:45 PM CT 
Convention Center 388/389
RTI presenter: Claire Quiner 

The impact of seasonal malaria chemoprevention on the educational outcomes of school-aged children in Sub-Saharan Africa 
November 15 | 11:30 – 11:45 AM CT
Convention Center 393/394
RTI co-authors: Donal Bisanzio, Richard Reithinger  

From Mapping to Near Trachoma Elimination in Under a Decade: Results from Trachoma Prevalence Surveys in Cote d’Ivoire from 2015-2023  
November 16 | 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-author: Clara Burgert 

Evaluating the accuracy of clinical malaria diagnoses using TaqMan® Array Card Molecular Detection in Nigeria 
November 16 | 5:30 – 5:45 PM CT 
Convention Center 354/355
RTI co-authors: Emmanuel Oga, Lauren Courtney, Kat Asman, Claire Quiner, Jean Kim, Adamu Ephraim

Assessment of knowledge, attitudes, practices and factors contributing towards ongoing trachoma transmission and mass drug administration (MDA) coverage in Uganda 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Joyce Achan, Stephen Begumisa, Edwin Mayoki, Stella Agunyo, Sharone Backers, Alex Rutagwabeyi, Elizabeth Sutherland, Danielle Epps, Kathryn Crowley, Meagan Meekins, Jessica Douglas, Jeremiah Ngondi 

Characterization of a filaria-specific Onchocerca volvulus protein as potential biomarker for active infection 
November 14 | 12:00 - 1:45 PM 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI presenter: Adebiyi Adeniran 

Effect of rainfall and temperature anomalies on malaria incidence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Donal Bisanzio, Carrie Ngongo, Gabriella Corrigan, Julie Niemczura, Brian Hutchinson 

Improving the approach to monitor and report on coverage of malaria intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy: Time for a rethink
November 14 | 12:00 - 1:45 PM CT
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Donal Bisanzio, Richard Reithinger 

Implementation of the schistosomiasis practical and precision assessment guidance for assessment of the impact of mass drug administration on schistosomiasis in five districts of Tanzania 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT  
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Veronica Kabona, Allison Shaffer, Upendo Mwingira, Julius Masanika, Shabbir Lalji

Determinants of non-use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLIN) among mothers of children under five years old: A secondary analysis of data from the USAID Notre Santé Knowledge Attitudes and Practices survey 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Datolo Kone, Elizabeth Fitch, Richard Reithinger, Aguima Tankoano, Mamadou Sitan, Sylvestre Sandouno, Souleymane Berete

A mixed-method study to determine causes of death using minimal invasive tissue sampling and verbal autopsy in the Bono East Region, Ghana 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Tia Paganelli, Norman Goco 

Using minimally invasive tissues sampling to determine causes of deaths in the Middle-belt of Ghana: Implementation successes, challenges and opportunities 
November 14 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Tia Paganelli, Norman Goco 

Factors associated with persistent and recrudescent active trachoma: Results from adaptive coverage evaluation surveys in Uganda 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT  
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Stephen Begumisa, Joyce Achan, Stella Agunyo, Edwin Mayoki, Alex Rutagwabeyi, Clara Burgert, Allison Shaffer, Erica Shoemaker, Jessica Douglas, Upendo Mwingira, Jeremiah Ngondi

Brugia Impact Survey as an alternative method for filariasis transmission assessment survey in Indonesia   
November 15 | 12:00 - 1:45 PM CT  
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Endri Budiwan, Ria Lasarati, Ahmad Junaedi, Clara Burgert, Molly Brady, Herty Herjat

Novel approach to surveillance and response in potential ‘hot spot’ areas post lymphatic filariasis sass drug administration in two districts in Tanzania 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT  
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Dorica Burengelo, Casmil Masayi, Veronica Kabona, Julius Masanika, Shabbir Lalji, Molly Brady 

Trachoma zones of concern: Identifying areas of trachoma risk before and after elimination using novel geospatial analysis 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Clara Burgert, Donal Bisanzio, Rachel Stelmach, Rebecca Flueckiger, Jeremiah Ngondi 

Lessons learned from electronic collection of individual data to enhance mass drug administration for lymphatic filariasis in Haiti
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center: Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Eurica Denis, Alain Javel, Molly Brady, Alyssa Lindrose, Carl Fayette, Briana Stone, Erica Shoemaker, Uder Antoine

Strengthening the laboratory diagnosis of malaria in Guinea: The key role played by WHO-certified local experts 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Fakouma Camara, Mamadou Sitan Keita, Souleymane Berete, Olivier Byicaza, Daouda N'Diaye, Amadou Diallo, Sekouba Cisse, Ibrahima Bah, Elizabeth Fitch, Richard Reithinger, Datolo Kone

Using malaria routine data quality audits to improve malaria data quality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Bruno Kapinga, Yves Ilunga 

Adapting new LF survey guidance to country context: Lessons learned from piloting the Epidemiological Monitoring Survey in Nepal 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Sudip Khatiwada, Achut Ojha, Molly Brady, Nandini Pillai, Alexis Serna 

Serological evidence for disappearing Onchocerca volvulus (OV) transmission among human population of eastern and Western Usambara (Tanga Focus) of Tanzania 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Ambakisye Mhiche, Upendo Mwingira

Coverage evaluation survey of lymphatic filariasis re- mass drug administration after pre-TAS failure in four districts of Mozambique, 2023 
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Clecio Sitoe, Mawo Fall, Tamimo Momade, Erica Shoemaker, Nafissa Johnson, Molly Brady 

Non-household environments promote dengue transmission: Implications for vector control
November 15 | 12:00 – 1:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-author: Donal Bisanzio  

Barriers to morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) care in Benishangul Gumuz Region, Ethiopia   
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Molly Brady, Wasihun Toli, Belete Mammo, Shambel Belete, Abebual Yilak, Alyssa Lindrose, Elizabeth Sutherland, Misbah Noor, Meagan Meekins, Biruck Kebede, Tibebu Alemayehu

The role of antibody data for improved understanding of recrudescent active trachoma in Nebbi district of Uganda 
November 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Joyce Achan, Stephen Begumisa, Sharone Backers, Stella Agunyo, Upendo Mwingira, William Oswald, Jeremiah Ngondi 

Impact of climate variables on Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Russia and Turkey (1999 - 2022)
November 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-author: Donal Bisanzio 

Overcoming diagnostic challenges with acute febrile illness in Nigeria: What can we learn from the SAFIAN study? 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Lauren Courtney, Emmanuel Oga, Kat Asman, Claire Quiner, Jean Kim, Adamu Ephraim 

Lessons learned from subdividing evaluation units for effective lymphatic filariasis interventions in Haiti 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Eurica Davis, Alain Javel, Molly Brady, Alyssa Lindrose, Carl Fayette, Clara Burgert, Uder Antoine, Briana Stone

Assessing the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s malaria monitoring and evaluation system using the Monitoring and Evaluation Capacity Assessment Toolkit (MECAT)      

November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Bruno Kapinga, Yves Ilunga 

An analysis of rickettsial infections among febrile patients in Nigeria 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Lauren Courtney, Emmanuel Oga, Kat Asman, Claire Quiner, Jean Kim 

Factors associated with the performance of malaria case management by community health workers in the district of Fria, Guinea 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Mamadou Keita, Souleymane Berete, Sekouba Cisse, Daouda N'Diaye, Hamadou Barry, Datolo Kone, Elizabeth Fitch, Richard Reithinger

Effect of mobile populations on stopping MDA for LF/OV in Cross River State 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Scott McPherson, Kemisola Fagbohun, Wangeci Thuo, Chukuwuma Okonkwo, Danielle Epps

Eliminating onchocerciasis (OV) in Nigeria: Successes, failures, and learnings from Cross River State (CRS) 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Scott McPherson, Chukwuma Okonkwo, Wangeci Thuo, Joseph Mfon, Nnanke Etimita, Kemisola Fagbohun, Danielle Epps 

Seasonal malaria among school-aged children in six Western conflict-affected border provinces in Thailand 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT  
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Sathapana Naowarat, Jessica Craig, Adam Preston

Associations between environmental temperature, rainfall, stillbirth, and neonatal mortality in the Democratic Republic of the Congo 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT  
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Carrie Ngongo, Donal Bisanzio, Gabriella Corrigan, Brian Hutchinson

Understanding associations between environmental temperature, rainfall, and newborn health outcomes in Senegal 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Carrie Ngongo, Mary Catharine McKeithen, Donal Bisanzio, Abdou Gueye, Gabriella Corrigan, Algaye Ngom, Mamoudou Aw, Garrison Spencer

Comparative assessment of the occurrence and distribution of acute febrile illness-causing pathogens in Northern and Southern Nigeria 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Lauren Courtney, Emmanuel Oga, Kat Asman, Claire Quiner, Jean Kim

A novel modeling framework to simulate the effects of HIV stigma on HIV transmission dynamics
November 16 | 11:00 am - 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Donal Bisanzio, Sarah Roberts, Geogriy Bobashev, Rachel Stelmach, Joella Adams, Katherine Karriker-Jaffer, Stacy Endres-Dighe, Khalida Saalim, Natalie Blackburn, Laura Nyblade

Development of data collection tools to characterize climate change resilience in communities and health systems for NTD service delivery 
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Will Oswald, Zahra Rashid, Helena Molina, Elizabeth Sutherland, Rebecca Flueckiger, Upendo Mwingira

Results from the Trachoma prevalence surveys in Senegal as it nears elimination
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Mawo Fall, Jeremiah Ngondi

Understanding the shortcomings and good practices from the routine data quality assessment for informed public health decision-making in Guinea in 2023
November 16 | 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM CT 
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Datolo Kone, Elizabeth Fitch 

Establishing an evidence standard for determining cause of deaths in adults using minimally invasive tissue sampling: Efforts of the global MITS Surveillance Alliance 
November 16 | 11:00 AM - 12:45 PM CT
Convention Center - Hall I-1
RTI co-authors: Tia Paganelli, Norman Goco 

Innovative local solutions and novel data use toward last mile efforts in eliminating Neglected Tropical Diseases 
November 15 | 4:00 – 5:45 PM CT  
Convention Center 388/389
RTI presenter: Whitney Goldman

Leveraging virtual direct observed therapy to strengthen mass drug administration compliance in Haiti
November 15 | 4:50 - 5:10 PM CT 
Convention Center 388/389
RTI presenter: Alain Javel

Tackling persistent and recrudescent transmission of NTDs: A growing end-game challenge for elimination of trachoma, lymphatic filariasis and eradication of Guinea worm disease 
November 16 | 3:00 – 4:45 PM CT  
Convention Center 356
RTI presenter: Jeremiah Ngondi  

Minimally invasive tissue sampling: A tool for public health preparedness 
November 16 | 3:00 – 4:45 PM CT 
Convention Center 383/384/385 
RTI presenter: Tia Paganelli  

Integrating preventive chemotherapy NTDs into national health systems: Experiences from Uganda and Tanzania
November 16 | 5:55 - 6:15 PM CT 
Convention Center 357 
RTI presenter: Andrew Kyambadde 

Integrating NTDs, malaria and other diseases through a comprehensive primary health care approach in the Philippines
November 16 | 6:15 - 6:35 PM CT
Convention Center 357
RTI presenter: Camille Baladjay