Regional Webinar: Diagnosis, Surveillance and Management of Meningitis and Encephalitis Sequelae

To strengthen understanding and practical capacity to identify meningitis sequelae, document their health and broader impacts, and establish feasible approaches for surveillance and follow-up across levels of care. The webinar will connect clinical practice, rehabilitation, epidemiology, research, and routine information systems in support of the Defeating Meningitis by 2030 roadmap.

 • Recognize common physical, sensory, neurological, cognitive, psychological, and social sequelae of meningitis and identify appropriate moments for screening and reassessment. • Describe practical pathways for referral, multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation, and longer-term follow-up, including links with community-based services and organizations. • Discuss the global and regional burden of brain infection sequelae with specific insights into measurement approaches for burden estimation. • Identify objectives, scope and characteristics of meningitis sequelae surveillance, and analyze the opportunities and challenges for integration into routine surveillance.

Health professionals across all levels of care, including clinicians, nurses, pediatricians, neurologists, infectious disease specialists, audiology and vision professionals, rehabilitation teams, psychologists and mental health professionals, social workers, and community health workers; national health authorities and technical teams working on meningitis, surveillance, disability, rehabilitation, maternal and child health and health information systems; researchers and academic institutions; civil society, organizations of persons with disabilities, survivor and patient groups; and technical and development partners.