Following the call of the WHO NTD Roadmap 2030 for NTD integration approaches, and the recommendations of the new strategic framework for integrated control and management of skin-related NTDs, the importance of addressing the long-term needs of people affected in control strategies, has become more apparent than ever. Community-based groups (CBGs) are well recognized opportunities to operationalize integrated skin-NTD strategies at community level. If well designed they can improve the access of people affected to inclusive healthcare and mental health packages at both community and primary healthcare levels. Evidence suggests that CBGs can also catalyze the effects of multiple side interventions and control programs, if adequately coordinated. This presentation will summarize the experiences of some CBG models and will offer a new perspective to accelerate WHO NTD Roadmap 2030 targets.
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