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. 2021 Oct 1;115(10):1099-1101.
doi: 10.1093/trstmh/trab133.

Defeating meningitis by 2030 - an ambitious target

Brian Greenwood  1 , Samba Sow  2 , Marie-Pierre Preziosi  3
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Defeating meningitis by 2030 - an ambitious target

Brian Greenwood et al. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. .

Abstract

Acute bacterial meningitis remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity, especially in lower-income countries. Thus, in 2017, a group of people concerned with this continuing problem came together to plan a way forward. A task force was established, a baseline situation analysis undertaken and a road map for a new initiative 'Defeating Meningitis by 2030' prepared. This road map will be launched officially in September 2021. Additional finances for meningitis control will be needed, together with the support of many different institutions and people with different skills, if the 'Defeating Meningitis by 2030' initiative is to achieve its ambitious goals.

Keywords: acute bacterial meningitis; defeating meningitis by 2030; roadmap.

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Pillars of the ‘Defeating Meningitis Roadmap by 2030’ Roadmap.
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