01238nas a2200109   4500000000100000008004100001100003100042245017300073856011700246520071200363022005301075       2020                            d1 aWorld Health Organization 00aConsiderations for implementing mass treatment, active case-finding and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic  uhttps://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/333499/WHO-2019-nCoV-neglected_tropical_diseases-2020.1-eng.pdf3 aThis document provides a decision-making framework for implementation of mass treatment interventions, active case-finding campaigns and population-based surveys for neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. A two-step approach is proposed: a risk–benefit assessment, to decide if the planned activity should proceed; and an examination of a list of precautionary measures that should be applied with the aim of decreasing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 associated with the activity, and strengthening the capacity of the health system to manage any residual risk. This guidance note is intended to health authorities, NTD programme managers and their supporting partners.  aWHO/2019-nCoV/neglected_tropical_diseases/2020.1