Diagnosis, surveillance and management of Meningitis Sequelae - 17.11.2026

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.

Registration: Meeting Registration - Zoom

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.