Modeling a future free of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Building modeling capacity across Africa through training, mentorship, and responding to country-specific requests to empower local decisions on NTD strategies.
Impact in Numbers
47
African Countries
500M+
People at Risk
20+
NTDs in Africa
5
Target for Elimination
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About Us
The Africa Modelling Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (AM2NTD) is building modeling capacity across Africa through training and mentorship, and by responding to country-specific modeling requests. The network goal is to enhance the control and elimination of NTDs within endemic countries.
About AM2NTD
The AM2NTD is building modeling capacity across Africa through training and mentorship, and by responding to country-specific modelling requests. This approach equips countries with the tools to take ownership of their NTD strategies. Additionally, it creates demand for modelling across other disease areas.
Our network brings together partners from across the African region, united in the common goal of strengthening NTD modelling capacity and its impactful application in sub-Saharan Africa.
NTD Burden in Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases continue to affect millions across Africa, highlighting the urgent need for targeted, evidence-based interventions powered by modeling.
African Countries Affected
Countries with endemic NTDs
People at risk of infection
About 40% of the global NTDs burden occurs in Africa
Treatments Delivered
Annually across the continent
NTDs Targeted for Elimination
By WHO 2030 roadmap
The Challenge We Face
Despite significant progress, NTDs remain a critical public health challenge in Africa, with approximately 40% of the global NTD burden concentrated on the continent, affecting over 500 million people.
"Up to 90% of NTD cases in Africa are caused by lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), soil-transmitted helminthiasis, schistosomiasis, and trachoma."
Limited resources, fragmented healthcare systems, and traditional intervention approaches have hindered the achievement of elimination targets. Additionally, recent reductions in external funding threaten to reverse progress made to date.
Our Solution: Data-Driven Approaches
Mathematical modeling provides a crucial tool for optimizing intervention strategies, allowing countries to make evidence-based decisions that maximize impact with available resources. By integrating detailed epidemiological data with advanced modeling techniques, we can:
- Identify high-risk areas for targeted interventions
- Optimize resource allocation across multiple disease programs
- Predict the impact of various intervention scenarios
- Support sustainable domestic funding initiatives
WHO 2030 NTD Roadmap Goals:
- ✓90% fewer people requiring interventions
- ✓100 countries eliminated at least one NTD
- ✓75% reduction in disability-adjusted life years
Next Steps: Call to Action
Country Ownership
Strengthen national health systems and integrate NTD programs into broader health agendas
Sustainable Funding
Increase domestic investments while optimizing external support for maximum impact
Evidence-Based Planning
Utilize data-driven approaches to target interventions and measure progress
Our Projects
Explore our key initiatives under AM2NTD, designed to tackle Neglected Tropical Diseases across Africa.
Latest News, Updates & Stories
Stay informed about our ongoing projects, research findings, and upcoming events in the field of NTD modeling across Africa.
New study reveals optimized treatment strategies for Schistosomiasis control in Kenya
AM2NTD researchers have published findings showing targeted treatment approaches could reduce Schistosomiasis burden by up to 40% with the same resources.
AM2NTD to host capacity building workshop on mathematical modeling in Dakar
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on building mathematical modeling skills for NTD researchers and program managers across West Africa.
Policy brief: Integrating NTD modeling into national elimination strategies
New policy brief outlines framework for incorporating modeling insights into national NTD elimination planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about AM2NTD's work, approach, and how to get involved.
The Africa Modelling Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases (AM2NTD) is an international network of infectious disease modellers across sub-Saharan Africa dedicated to fighting NTDs. We build modeling capacity across Africa through training, mentorship, and responding to country-specific requests to empower local decisions on NTD strategies.
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Contact Information
Our team is dedicated to building modeling capacity for NTDs across Africa. Get in touch with us to learn more about our work or explore collaboration opportunities.
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Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis
University of Nairobi,
Kenya