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USAID's NTD Program
USAID's NTD Program

Neglected Tropical Diseases in Mali

Photo: A map of Mali.

In all countries supported by USAID’s NTD Program, country ownership of the Program is a core principle and is critical to successful implementation and long-term sustainability.

USAID support for NTD control in Mali is provided through a cooperative agreement with RTI, with a sub-grant to Helen Keller International (HKI), working alongside the Mali government and the Ministry of Health. The Program also engages with a wide range of dedicated local stakeholders, including the International Trachoma Initiative; the World Health Organization – Mali; l’Organisation pour la prevention de la Cecite (OPC); Sight Savers International; and the University of Mali.

USAID’s support for integrated NTD control in Mali began with the launch of a national stakeholders meeting in January 2007. Results of activities carried out with United States Congressional funding in Mali to date* include:

  • Mass Drug Administration
    • First round of treatment was carried out in:
      • 2007 in 24 districts
      • April 2008-September 2008 in 14 districts
    • Second round of treatment was carried out in:
      • April 2008-September 2008 in 24 districts
  • Treatment
    • A total of 29.82 million treatments have been provided since 2007
    • 4.62 million people were treated in 2007
    • 9.18 million people were treated from April 2008-September 2008
  • Training
    • 15,989 people were trained to deliver integrated treatment in 2007
    • 25,354 people were trained to deliver integrated treatment in 2008

Upcoming Program Activities
The Program will continue to sponsor the above mentioned key activities. In the upcoming year, it is expected that through the Program:

  • Approximately 10 million Malians will receive needed treatments
  • Mapping of lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis) will be refined

*Updated February 2009