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We are a community of practice that connects researchers, partners and public health personnel focused on studying social and behavioural change in the field of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). Join our community here: https://forms.gle/vLMazVKZsC4f

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Aug 27

#neglectedtropicaldiseases #publichealth #lymphaticfilariasis @sightsavers.bsky.social

iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Aug 27

Next week on September 3, join iCHORDS for a new Knowledge Café!

Click here to get your tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/insight-in...

Insight into LF elimination efforts in Nigeria, Ghana and Uganda

Sharing the findings of the social and behavioral determinants affecting Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) from 3 African countries.

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Aug 11

🌐 Showcase your research at the 3rd UHAS Research Conference (URC)! The URC is scheduled for October 21 -23 and will be held at the University of Health and Allied Sciences in Ghana. Submit your abstracts by August 28, 2025. uhasrc.uhas.edu.gh/research/log...

#NTD #researchconference

iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Aug 6

Let's talk about trachoma! Kenya has done tremendous work towards the progress of trachoma elimination. However, there is still more work to be done. Check out this new article written by Dr. Doris Njomo here: www.ichords.org/resource/mas...

Mass drug administration for trachoma elimination in a pastoral conflict area in Baringo County, Kenya: A study on barriers to coverage and compliance – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · May 14

If you enjoyed our last Knowledge Café, join us for our next webinar on June 5, 2025! www.eventbrite.ca/e/1336212139...

Utilizing iDARE methodology to increase MDA access in South Sudan

In collaboration with WI-HER, this webinar will discuss the iDARE methodology and its use in increasing MDA access in South Sudan for NTDs.

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · May 6

Few more days left until our Knowledge Café on May 9! Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/sharing-pr...

#neglectedtropicaldisease #socialsciences #behaviouralsciences #webinar #globalhealth #operationalresearch #worldhealthorganization

Sharing principles: Persons affected by NTDs in operational research

This session will showcase principles, developed by the WHO operational research group for Skin NTDs, on how to engage with affected people.

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 25

Looking to brush up on your qualitative research methodology? Check out iCHORDS' Research Methods Highlights Blogpost series!

This week we will discuss "Social Mapping". Click here to access the PDF document 👉https://www.ichords.org/resource/research-methods-highlight-social-mapping/

Research Methods Highlight: Social Mapping – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 24

May 9th - Join iCHORDS for a Knowledge Café, created in collaboration with @who.int operational research group for skin NTDs. This webinar will be discussing principles for engaging with persons affected by NTDs. More details to follow. Register now below👇

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Sharing principles: Persons affected by NTDs in operational research

This session will showcase principles, developed by the WHO operational research group for Skin NTDs, on how to engage with affected people.

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 22

Questions about the mentorship program 2025 can be directed to www.ichords.org/forums/forum...

Mentorship Program 2025 – iCHORDS – Community of Practice

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 22

If you are interested in learning more about our mentorship program, take a look at our information card!

iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 22

iCHORDS is seeking applications for our 2025 mentorship program. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, click here: forms.gle/5Mtv34vjV1fc.... If you are interested in becoming a mentee, click here: forms.gle/BbyJEZWY5HnK....

Mentorship Program 2025-2026 - Mentor application form

This is the mentor application form. If you wish to be a mentee, please fill out the mentee application here. WHAT IS THE iCHORDS MENTORSHIP PROGRAM? The iCHORDS mentorship program aims to provide o...

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Apr 2

Join iCHORDS today at 10 am EST for an engaging webinar on "Equitable Research Relationships" with guest speakers Ratwar Okoth, Prakash Angaj and Getnet Tadele.

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Equitable Research Relationships: a multi-sided perspective

Facilitated by Dr. Gem A. The first part of this workshop will be a panel discussion and the second part will be a case study deliberation.

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Feb 24

We posted 5 new research papers to ichords.org. Check them out here: www.ichords.org/resources/. These articles explore the experiences of those affected by #trachoma, #lymphaticfilariasis, #rabies, #leprosy, #onchocerciasis and #scabies in #India, #Ethiopia, #Uganda, and #DRC.

iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

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iCHORDS @ichords.bsky.social · Feb 21

Welcome to our community of practice. If you would like to know more about iCHORDS, check out our website here: ichords.org.

Follow us and stay tuned for updates regarding upcoming events and activities!

iCHORDS – Community of Practice – Connecting social and behavioural science research to combat Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs)

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