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Scale-Up of Trachoma Control Program in Guinea Bissau: Interview with National Program Coordinator - Dr. Meno Nabicassa
 ITI is working closely with the National Trachoma Control Program (NTCP) in Guinea Bissau to help them implement an ambitious plan to scale up trachoma treatment and prevention. ITI's Supply Chain Coordinator Fernanda Debellian interviewed Dr. Meno Nabicassa, the Program Coordinator for the NTCP about its history and current
initiatives. Read More
Keeping Eye Care Workers Up-To-Date on Trachoma
 Eye care workers in the field, especially in low-income countries, perform an invaluable service in the prevention of blindness. To help them stay current on the latest information on blinding trachoma, ITI is sponsoring a series of articles in the Community Eye Health Journal (CEHJ). Read More
Increasing Advocacy Capacity for the SAFE Strategy in Ethiopia
 In August 2010, ITI and its office in Ethiopia worked with partners to conduct an advocacy training for 22 representatives from the country's Regional Health Bureaus and NGOs focused on preventing blinding trachoma. Read More
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Tribute for a Trachoma Champion: Dr. Bernadette Yoda
 The fight to eliminate blinding trachoma recently lost one of its true champions with the death of Dr. Bernadette Yoda, Coordinator of the National Program for the Prevention of Blindness in Burkina Faso. For over ten years, Dr. Yoda was at the forefront of efforts in her country to prevent and control trachoma. She approached her work with a thoughtful, calm attitude and never hesitated to share her thoughts or to seek further knowledge. She was a kind and thoughtful partner who made collaboration easy. It was her hope to take trachoma interventions to scale as quickly as possible in Burkina Faso in order to reach their goal of elimination by 2015 and to relieve those suffering from the pain of trichiasis. We hope to stay true to her dream.
ITI Team Grows Stronger ITI is growing to meet the demands of scaling up our efforts to meet the GET 2020 goal. New staff members that have joined in the last three months include:
Anne Heggen, MPH, Senior Program Associate  Anne helps existing country programs with implementation of trachoma control activities, including data management and forecasting. She also supports ITI's scale-up by assisting countries to develop applications of Zithromax and national plans that promote full implementation of SAFE strategy to eliminate blinding trachoma. Prior to joining ITI, Ms. Heggen lived and worked in Ghana and southern Sudan. Learn More
Solomon Ejigu, CPA, Accounting Manager
 Solomon supports ITI's program in accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting functions. He has over 15 years of financial accounting and auditing experience, primarily with non-profit organizations. Prior to joining ITI, Solomon worked for Habitat for Humanity International, the American Red Cross, and CARE. In Ethiopia, Solomon worked for the federal Ministry of Urban Development of Housing and Construction and the Ethiopian office of the U.S. Agency for International Development. Learn More
Rebecca Mann, Information Analyst
 Rebecca is an information analyst for ITI, responsible for developing, expanding, and refining data analysis and mapping. Prior to joining ITI, Rebecca was a consultant for the RTI International Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) Control Program and the Task Force for Global Health. She will also work with the Task Force's Lymphatic Filariasis Support Center to map monitoring and evaluation data derived from the RTI NTD Control Program activities. Learn More
ITI Extended Family Grows Larger
The ITI staff has been welcoming new arrivals to the extended ITI family over the summer months. Here are the latest additions, in chronological order:
- Thomas Ysbrand Iwamoto Haddad, born on May 31st to Director Danny Haddad and his wife Martha Iwamoto.
- Zuri Arcelia Singletary, born July 7th to Supply Chain Manager Vivian Singletary and her husband Kevin.
- Sylvie Faye Hooper, born on August 4th to Project Manager PJ Hooper and her husband Matt.
The expectant parents at a May 2010 baby shower are, from left to right: Vivian and Kevin Singletary, Danny Haddad and Martha Iwamoto, PJ and Matt Hooper.
Also Expected Soon: Brand New ITI Website!
 ITI will soon be launching a redesigned website to educate, build awareness, and generate support for the global elimination of blinding trachoma. Watch for the announcement here and in your email coming soon!
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