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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Project
The PCV study comes to an end: a better understanding of pneumococcus circulation following vaccination in countries with limited resources
October 4, 2025, Cambodia and India
The PCV study, conducted by the Mérieux Foundation and two GABRIEL network member laboratories in Cambodia and India, has reached ...
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Publication
Tuberculosis and migrant populations: an international publication for faster action in a crisis context
October 3, 2025, Lebanon
The Mérieux Foundation has contributed to a new analysis entitled “Tuberculosis at the crossroads: urgent action for migrant and refugee ...
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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 ...
Projects
Recherche - Asie
RISK4Kids
En cours
Prospective observational study to evaluate new non-invasive triage tools for better diagnosis of pneumonia in children.
Partners
Country
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
Country