MEDIA RELEASE PR36409
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) 4th Annual Members Conference in
Hong Kong
WELLINGTON, Oct. 5 /NZPA-AsiaNet / --
Meningitis advocates and childhood immunisation specialists from around the globe
come together in Hong Kong for first ever conference in Asia Pacific.
CoMO, already active in The Americas, UK, Europe and Australia is strengthening its
reach across Asia Pacific to unite the globe in the fight against vaccine preventable
childhood diseases such as meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning).
The conference will bring together world class childhood health and immunisation
specialists, meningitis organisations and patient groups who are actively working to
raise public awareness of meningitis and educate all parents as to the signs and
symptoms of meningitis and the appropriate actions to take, as well supporting victims
of the disease.
The conference program includes expert updates on:
* Global burden of meningitis,
* Development and distribution of vaccines, and
* The Asia-Pacific experience.
There will be workshops and discussion groups on topics relevant to both developing
and established meningitis organisations and advocacy groups.
Event title: The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations 4th Annual Members Conference
Location and dates: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Sha Tin, Hong Kong
Saturday 3rd October to - Monday 5th October 2009 (inclusive).
Interview opportunities: * Mr Bruce Langoulant - President, CoMO
* Paediatricians and Childhood Immunisation Specialists
* Parent advocates and advocacy groups
Your media contact:
Ms Andrea Brady, on behalf of CoMO
phone: +64 212 545 324
email: andreabrady01@gmail.com
About CoMO:
The Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) was established in 2004 to be a
global voice for the organisations and patient groups which continue to be formed to
raise awareness about meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) and to ensure support
is available for those affected.
CoMO is now comprised of 26 meningitis and children's health organisations and 7
individual advocates from around the world and is looking to strengthen its network of
families and healthcare professionals within the Asia Pacific region.
For more information about CoMO or about organisations in your region go to
SOURCE: Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMo)
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