Summary of Satellite meeting of the Global Technical Taskforce (TTF) of the Defeating Meningitis by 2030 Global Road map December 2022 and Resulting Action Plan

With careful planning and coordination there is opportunity for a WHO recommendation for the use of MMCV in a two-pronged strategy of routine immunization and campaigns in 2023.

The policy and financing processes are necessary for long-term sustainable access and introduction of MMCV. However, the need remains for early preventive campaigns once a prequalified vaccine is available.

A parallel and complimentary strategy to conduct preventive campaigns as early as late 2023 in select high-risk districts using stockpile doses is being evaluated. Partners agreed to pursue this strategy in addition to established policy and financing strategies to pursue early introduction for those districts most at risk for future outbreaks.