KILL OR CURE - Outbreak - Curbing the Tide of Meningitis

The video discusses the meningitis epidemic in Burkina Faso, highlighting the challenges faced by health workers and the efforts of the government and WHO to manage the crisis. It explains how meningitis spreads and the risks involved. The video also covers mass vaccination efforts and the trials of a new conjugate vaccine in Mali, which shows promise in providing long-term immunity. The impact of meningitis on communities and future vaccination plans are also discussed.

What are the community's reactions to the meningitis epidemic and vaccination efforts?

What role does the World Health Organization play in the meningitis vaccine project?

How does the polysaccharide vaccine differ from the new conjugate vaccine?

What are the long-term goals for the new vaccine in terms of public health?