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- The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners launched the first-ever global strategy to defeat meningitis.
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- The strategy, the Global Roadmap to Defeat Meningitis by 2030, aims to prevent infections and improve care and diagnosis for those affected.
- It also aims to eliminate epidemics of bacterial meningitis — the deadliest form of the disease — and to reduce deaths by 70 per cent and halve the number of cases.
- The strategy could save more than 200,000 lives annually and significantly reduce the disability caused by the disease.
- Aims and Objectives
- Achievement of high immunisation coverage, development of new affordable vaccines and improved prevention strategies and outbreak response
- Speedy diagnosis and optimal treatment for patients
- Good data to guide prevention and control efforts
- Care and support for those affected, focusing on early recognition and improved access to care and support for after-effects
- Advocacy and engagement, to ensure high awareness of meningitis, accountability for national plans, and affirmation of the right to prevention, care and after-care services.
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Source: DTE
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