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RRR for NNN—a rapid research response for the Neglected Tropical Disease NGDO Network: a novel framework to challenges faced by the global programs targeting neglected tropical diseases: Box 1.

Abstract

While global programs targeting the control or elimination of five of the neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) - lymphatic filariasis, onchocerciasis, soil-transmitted helminthiasis, schistosomiasis and trachoma - are well underway, they still face many operational challenges. Because of the urgency of 2020 program targets, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. Agency for International Development devised a novel rapid research response (RRR) framework to engage national programs, researchers, implementers and WHO in a Coalition for Operational Research on NTDs. After 2 years, this effort has succeeded as an important basis for the research response to programmatic challenges facing NTD programs.

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Journal Article
Author
Toledo C
Jacobson J
Wainwright E
Ottesen E
Lammie P

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