A Future Free of Lymphatic Filariasis: Reaching the vision by scaling-up, scaling down and reaching out
The seventh meeting of the Global Alliance to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis will take place in 18th-19th November in Washington. For more information go to filariasis.org
Overarching themes
- Achieving 2020 objectives: What do we need to do to eliminate lymphatic filariasis by 2020 in all endemic countries?
- Lining up the linkages: Who are our partners and how do we link with them?
DAY 1: Sunday, 18th November
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OPENING SESSION
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1400-1420
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Welcome by the Chair of the GAELF
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Dr Patrick Lammie
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Opening speech
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TBA
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1420-1500
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ARE WE ON TRACK FOR 2020? MODERATOR:
Dr. Pat Lammie
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1420-1440
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LF Strategic Plan
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Dr. Lorenzo Savioli
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1440-1500
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Regional Progress
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Ricardo Thompson
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1500-1700
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HIGHLIGHTING SUCCESS
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1500-1545
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Panel session: Highlighting success in scaling up
MODERATOR: Mr Andy Wright
Haiti
Malawi
India
Liberia
Discussion
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Dr. Abdel Direny
Dr. Square Mkwanda
Dr. Pradeep Srivastava
Mr Karsor Kollie
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1545-1615
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Tea Break
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1615-1700
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Panel session: Highlighting success in scaling down MODERATOR: Dr. Adrian Hopkins
Togo
Ghana
Viet Nam
Philippines
Discussion
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Dr. Monique Dorkenoo
Dr. Nana Kwadwo-Biritwum
Dr. Do Trung Dung
Dr. Leda Hernandez
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1700-1800
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Representative Contact Group Business Session
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Dr. Maged el-Setouhy
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DAY 2 : Monday, 19th November
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0900-1030
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MEETING PROGRAMME CHALLENGES
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Panel session: Reaching the Unreached
MODERATOR: Professor Moses Bockarie
Sierra Leone
DRC
Liberia
Papua New Guinea
Discussion
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Dr. Mustapha Sonnie
Dr Benoit Kebela
Mr Karsor Kollie
Dr. Leo Makita
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Panel session: How can we accelerate the process?
MODERATOR: Dr. Frank Richards
Indonesia
Nigeria
Tanzania
Discussion
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Dr. Rita Kusriastuti
Dr. Mansur Kabir
Dr. Upendo Mwingira
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1030-1100
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Tea
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1100-1200
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Panel Session: Strategies for Achieving Disability Prevention and Morbidity Management
MODERATOR: Ms. Ann Varghese
Developing a national programme for lymphedema management
Community-based support for lymphedema patients
New therapeutic options for lymphedema
The African Morbidity Project
Discussion
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Dr. Monique Dorkenoo
Mr. Jonathan Rout
Dr. Achim Hoerauf
Dr.Serigne Gueye
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1200-1300
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Lunch
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1300-1430
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LINKING THE PROGRAMMES
MODERATOR: Dr. Adiele Onyeze
New partnerships with onchocerciasis programme
Extending the benefits
Two programmes: A shared goal - LF and trachoma
A partnership with the malaria progammes
Discussion
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Dr. Adrian Hopkins
Dr. David Addiss
Dr. Teshome Gebre
Dr. Frank Richards
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1430-1500
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TEA
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1500-1600
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GAELF: the next chapter
Moderator: Dr. Eric Ottesen
Strategic partnerships
The future of GAELF in the post-London Declaration environment
Discussion
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Dr. Neeraj Mistry
Professor David Molyneux
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1600-1700
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Conclusions and Recommendations
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Dr. Patrick Lammie
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1700
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Announcement and introduction of new Executive Group
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1730
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Closing of meeting
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