Fondation Mérieux : A family foundation dedicated to fighting infectious diseases.

Established in  1967, Fondation Mérieux is an independent family foundation. Recognised as a state-approved charity, it fights the infectious diseases that affect developing countries.

The Foundation is currently present in a dozen countries and offers a specific model based on a long history of expertise in clinical biology and a comprehensive approach to public health issues.

Its mission is to contribute to global health by strengthening local capacities of developing countries to reduce the impact of infectious diseases on vulnerable populations.

Its action is based around four main priorities: Clinical biology laboratories; Collaborative research programmes; Training and exchange of knowledge; Support to local initiatives.

Since its creation, the Foundation gives priority to initiating of partnership and leading a major international scientific network. It plays a catalysing role in both local and international initiatives acting invariably under the same objective of improving public health.