01449nas a2200229   4500000000100000008004100001260003400042653005700076653002100133653002800154100001200182700001300194700001700207700001100224700001200235245013300247856009300380300001400473490000700487520070000494022002501194       2022                            d  bOxford University Press (OUP)10aPublic Health, Environmental and Occupational Health10aGeneral Medicine10aHealth (social science)1 aDauda N1 aHarvey D1 aMartindale S1 aHume H1 aAliu FO00aResponsive neglected tropical disease programme delivery: listening and responding to the views and perceptions of beneficiaries  uhttps://academic.oup.com/inthealth/article-pdf/14/Supplement_2/ii38/45751550/ihac037.pdf  aii38-ii420 v143 a<p>In neglected tropical disease (NTD) programmes, beneficiary feedback mechanisms (BFMs) can be utilised to enhance programme quality and strengthen health outcomes by promoting the participation and empowerment of local stakeholders. This article reflects on the experiences of the Ascend programme in embedding a BFM in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria where key NTD data collection tools were adapted and prioritised across various elements of the NTD programme. Findings suggest that listening and responding to the needs of beneficiaries and building upon existing systems within NTD programmes is highly valuable in informing the planning and delivery of NTD activities.</p>
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