Global leaders highlight the need to defeat meningitis – a leading cause of disability – at a high-level meeting co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Government of France, under the High Patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
Apr 26 2024The World Health Organization Global leaders highlight the need to defeat meningitis – a leading cause of disability – at a high-level meeting co-hosted by the World Health Organization and Government of France, under the High Patronage of Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The event is taking place on 26-27 April 2024 at the Institut Pasteur and is supported by prominent athletes advocating on the cause ahead of the Paris Paralympics.
"Meningitis is fatal in half of untreated cases, but vaccines have dramatically reduced outbreaks like meningitis A in Africa," said Dr Sania Nishtar, CEO of Gavi. "New, effective vaccines targeting five leading strains, like Men5CV recently rolled out in Nigeria, are reaching high-risk countries.
With the Paralympics taking place later this year, France has taken the opportunity to powerfully articulate the impact of meningitis on those living with long-lasting disabilities – on their health and well-being, education, access to employment, and income – while also showing a pathway by which they can enjoy a full and better quality of life.
There has been significant progress since all Member States approved the roadmap. WHO now aims to fast-track priority research activities, continue updating and developing key strategies and policies, and further support countries in all six WHO regions to develop their national meningitis plans. Further commitments over the coming months will allow for the full implementation of the roadmap initiatives.
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