WHO regularly organizes a general meeting in Geneva that brings together representatives from the ministries of health of the affected countries, nongovernmental organizations and research institutions involved in Buruli ulcer (BU) activities to encourage the exchange of new scientific and public health information on the disease, and to coordinate efforts among all partners.
The last meeting was held from 25 to 27 March 2013 at the WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
The objectives of this meeting are:
- To review the epidemiological situation in endemic countries (2013–2014);
- To share information on activities carried out on Buruli ulcer control and research and achievements made; and
- To agree on control and research priorities for the next 2 years and coordinate their implementation.
More than 150 people from 23 countries attending the meeting.