During the 156th session of the WHO Executive Board, Member States, including delegations from each of the WHO regions, acknowledged the progress made on the Global road map on defeating meningitis by 2030 recognizing the effectiveness of the evidence-based, practical, and scalable road map. Member States also emphasised the strong commitment of national leaders, partners, civil society organizations and the dedicated teams supporting the initiative at all levels of WHO.
Several Member States reaffirmed their dedication to the achieving the goal, highlighting the broader benefits of the programme. They noted that defeating meningitis strengthens primary health care, health systems and overall health security, contributing to the success of the Immunization Agenda 2030 and advocating for the rights of persons with…