About us
Our mission is to fight the infectious diseases that affect vulnerable populations in developing countries, especially mothers and children, by building local capacities.
Discover the Mérieux Foundation: 50 years of fighting infectious diseases
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20
countries where we work
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13
laboratories built since 2005
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32
laboratories renovated since 2005
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10+
scientific conferences organized each year
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25
projects providing expertise to partners
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20+
million euro budget
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20
applied research units collaborating in the GABRIEL research network
Our global footprint
We work in over 20 countries worldwide, in regions prone to infectious outbreaks, and mount our own projects, working closely with local and international partners. We engage the public and private sectors and embrace a One Health approach, crossing boundaries between human and veterinary medicine. We also participate in other partners’ projects, providing financial, operational or human resources.
Upcoming events
News
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Announcement
Dorothée Lintner appointed Director General of the Mérieux Foundation
October 1, 2025, Lyon (France)
The Board of Directors has appointed Dorothée Lintner as Director General of the Mérieux Foundation. She will take up her ...
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Call for tenders: laboratory supplies and equipment – Amagara Yacu
September 9, 2025, Burundi
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Event
A very successful third edition of EpiCourse
July 16, 2025, Les Pensières Center for Global Health (France)
How can we guarantee effective epidemiological surveillance and response in complex emergencies, such as following natural disasters or during conflicts? ...
Projects

Training and knowledge-sharing - Afrique
INSEQBIN
En cours

Access to diagnostics - Afrique
Establishment of Epidemiological Surveillance Centers
En cours
We participate in improving disease surveillance systems through the strengthening of laboratory units at the health district level.
Partners
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Access to diagnostics - Afrique
Strengthening capacity in Central African laboratory systems
En cours
Supporting laboratory networks with an integrated approach to health at subnational, national and subregional level.
Partners
Country