2019, Meningitis, ICG annual meeting report

Overview

The meeting of the ICG on Vaccine Provision for Epidemic Meningitis on 10 September was held at the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross in Geneva. The ICG, its partners, and stakeholders reviewed vaccine shipments, epidemic response activities and lessons learned during 2019; discussed the anticipated stockpile size, composition and funding for 2020 onwards; and exchanged information with the extended group of ICG partners and stakeholders, including vaccine manufacturers. Participants were also updated on the activities of the new ICG Governance Oversight Committee, and the implementation and refinement of the ICG Accountability Framework.