Training of Trainers on Morbidity Management and Post-Hydrocele Surgery Care Conducted in Addis Ababa, May 14-16,2025
The National Podoconiosis Action Network (NaPAN), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and with generous funding from The END Fund, successfully organized a three-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Morbidity Management and Post-Hydrocele Surgery. The training took place from May 14–16, 2025, at Dreamliner Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
This important training brought together a total of 22 Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) experts from various regions of Ethiopia, along with key implementing partners of NaPAN. The primary objective of the training was to build national capacity by preparing trainers who will further cascade the training to mid-level health professionals at the district level.
By equipping health workers with the necessary skills and knowledge in morbidity management and post-surgical care, the initiative aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of care for individuals affected by lymphedema and hydrocele, two of the most disabling manifestations of lymphatic filariasis.
This effort is a vital step toward ensuring equitable access to care, reducing the burden of disability, and promoting the dignity and well-being of affected individuals.