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Spring newsletter for the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (CNNTD)
Welcome to the latest newsletter of the Canadian Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases. Each quarter, we will celebrate Canadian achievements in the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), provide opportunities for increased collaboration and share with you some of the global successes from our international partners.  We are particularly pleased to announce the launch of our search for a CNNTD Youth Ambassador for the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver.  Look for application details below.

Winter Highlights

The CNNTD held a Parliamentary Reception in Ottawa on February 20, 2019.  We are grateful to MPs Brenda Shanahan and Scott Simms who hosted the event, which was co-sponsored by the CNNTD and the Multi-Party Global Health Caucus on HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria of the Parliament of Canada.  Speakers included Alison Krentel and Theresa Gyorkos from the CNNTD as well as Dirk Engels, Former Director for the Department of Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases at the World Health Organization.  The event was attended by six MPs, 26 people from civil society organizations and representatives from three embassies.  The event was well-received and the diversity of the group was particularly commended.  Brief remarks were given during the evening and provided a foundation for discussions during the remainder of the evening. 
 
The following day, Global Affairs Canada in collaboration with CNNTD convened a Learning Event entitled Empowering Women and Girls by Addressing Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs):  Economic and technical considerations. The event was attended by 8 staff members from GAC and fourteen people from civil society organizations (CSOs).  The presentations prompted thought-provoking questions and an engaging time of discussion that continued after the formal presentations concluded.  From the interest expressed during the presentation, there appears to be a desire to continue the dialogue regarding NTDs and the role that Canada can play in the control and elimination of these diseases.  

Parliamentary Reception speakers Dirk Engels, Theresa Gyorkos and Alison Krentel with sponsors Brenda Shanahan and Scott Simms

Meeting with Members of Parliament

CNNTD representatives have had terrific conversations with Members of Parliament over the past few months.  We are grateful to the following MPs for their concern for the health and well-being of people who are at risk of NTDs globally:  
  • Brenda Shanahan
  • Christine Moore
  • Pam Damoff
  • Dean Allison
  • Ziad Aboultaif
  • Scott Simms
  • Linda Duncan
  • Len Webber

CNNTD Steering Committee

The first Steering Committee meeting of the CNNTD was held on January 16 in Ottawa.  The group decided that Alison Krentel would be appointed as the chair of the Steering Committee.  Alison is an Investigator at Bruyère Research Institute and Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa.  For more information, contact can.ntds@gmail.com

Women Deliver 2019

The Women Deliver 2019 conference will be held June 3 – 6, 2019 in Vancouver.  Uniting to Combat NTDs, based in the U.K., is a sponsor of the conference and the CNNTD is working with them to plan exciting events during the conference as well as an engaging exhibit table.  Stay tuned for more details.  For information about Women Deliver 2019, visit https://wd2019.org/   

CNNTD Youth Ambassador

for Women Deliver 2019

The CNNTD will be participating in the Women Deliver 2019 Conference in Vancouver and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join us at Women Deliver 2019 as the CNNTD Youth Ambassador.  We invite you to circulate the attached information to your students and we encourage eligible students to apply to become the CNNTD Youth Ambassador.
 
The CNNTD Youth Ambassador will attend Women Deliver 2019 in Vancouver, B.C. from June 3 – 6, 2019 and will have an opportunity to participate in this amazing four-day conference.  Travel, accommodation and meals will be provided.  During the conference, the CNNTD Youth Ambassador will attend sessions on a variety of topics.  The CNNTD Youth Ambassador will also have an opportunity to learn from individuals with expertise in the global efforts to reduce the impact of NTDs on women and girls.
 
The CNNTD Youth Ambassador will be:
  • Between the ages of 18 and 29 as of June 3, 2019.
  • A Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
  • Fluent in English and / or French.
  • A person with great communication skills (face-to-face, written and on social media). 
  • Passionate about supporting women and girls who experience poverty and vulnerability.
 
For more information and to apply, follow the link:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wu5GYv_u7BH7FOaSaw5FkqmUEpivXJXX/view?usp=sharing
 

WASH and NTDs:  Opportunities for Collaboration

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and NTD programs working together can create conditions for vulnerable populations to experience greater health.  The WHO has just launched a toolkit entitled:  "WASH and Health Working Together:  A 'how-to' guide for Neglected Tropical Disease programmes".  Check it out at
https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/279913/9789241515009-eng.pdf?ua=1

Looking for more information?  The Neglected Tropical Disease NGO Network has produced a webinar on the WASH / NTD Toolkit.  Why not watch it with your colleagues?  You can find it at  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWwcVeQy5C4

Upcoming Events

Are you curious about deworming for STH (Soil-transmitted Helminths) … also known as Intestinal Worms)?  Tune in to the upcoming STH Coalition Webinar:  “Feasibility of interrupting STH transmission – the DeWorm3 Project”
Date:  April 4, 2019
Time:  12 noon (EDT)
Webinar call-in details: https://ringcentr.al/2JGBx34
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