February 24, 2026

Kikundi Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Community of Practice members convene in Togo

Kikundi members include government health officials from multiple African countries, who convened in Togo

In late January, Kikundi members convened in Lomé, Togo for a five-day site visit and strategic mid-review workshop focused on strengthening the sustainability of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) programs through integration, advocacy, and domestic resource mobilization. Kikundi, meaning “group” in Kiswahili, is a community of practice for NTD Program Managers across Africa that aims to foster connection among Program Managers, and ultimately help them in achieving national and global NTD elimination benchmarks.

Dr. Koko Marin WOTOBE, Secretary General of the Ministry of Health, officially opened the visit, which underscored Togo’s commitment of leadership in NTD program integration.

The participants explored real-world approaches to integrating NTD services within health systems, sharing lessons across countries, and co-developing a roadmap for Kikundi’s long-term impact.  Lincoln Pothan, Global WACh Data Manager & Analyst, was among the participants and contributed to the cross-country collaboration.

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