As part of the regional implementation of the Defeating Meningitis by 2030 Road Map, PAHO/WHO is organizing in close col...
As part of the regional implementation of the Defeating Meningitis by 2030 Road Map, PAHO/WHO is organizing in close collaboration with WHO HQ a two-part regional webinar on “Diagnosis, Surveillance and Management of Meningitis and Encephalitis Sequelae,” to be held virtually on 16–17 November 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. (Washington, DC time, EST). The two sessions will address:
16 November – Diagnosis and care: Recognition and assessment of sequelae, referral pathways, rehabilitation and long-term follow-up, including perspectives from people affected by meningitis.
17 November – Burden and surveillance: Global and regional burden of brain infection sequelae, approaches to burden estimation, and opportunities and challenges for integrating sequelae monitoring into routine surveillance.
The sessions will take place via Zoom, and registered participants will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining. Simultaneous interpretation will be available in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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