Advisory Committee

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The Mebendazole Advisory Committee (MAC) is an independent group of experts with a wealth of experience in parasitology, epidemiology, child health, international public health, hygiene education, and environmental sanitation. The MAC advises Children Without Worms and Johnson & Johnson on strategic and technical components of the program, including safe and effective distribution of mebendazole, the selection of recipient countries, and strategies for achieving positive impact and promoting program sustainability.

Professor Nilanthi de Silva – Chair
Professor David Crompton – Past Chair
Mr. Ibrahim Jabr
– Chair Elect
Dr. Marco Albonico
Dr. Simon Brooker
Mr. Peter Lochery
Professor Michael Wilson
Dr. Susan Zimicki

During its meetings, the MAC receives valuable input from additional experts and representatives from the following international organizations:

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

World Bank (WB)

World Food Program (WFP)

World Health Organization (WHO)

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