Fondation Mérieux
The Fondation Mérieux is an independent family foundation recognized for public utility created by Charles Mérieux. Its mission is to contribute to global health by strengthening local capacities in developing countries to reduce the impact of infectious diseases on vulnerable populations.History
The FM was created in 1967 by Doctor Charles Mérieux, in homage to his father Marcel Mérieux, pupil of Louis Pasteur and founder of the Institut Mérieux in 1897. It was recognized in French law as "for public utility" in 1976.
The foundation is present in 18 countries such as Mali, Cambodia, Laos and Haiti. and builds its projects with the health authorities and local partners.
In 2015, the FM participated in the donation by the French government of CIRI's Biosafety Level 4 expertise to the Wuhan Institute of Virology.Synopsis
The FM plays a role in the fight against infectious diseases by intervening in various areas:
- Increase access to diagnosis because diagnosis is an essential tool for surveillance and control of diseases.
- Reinforce research capacities, in particular by training teams on site and by setting up a research program.
- Exchange and share knowledge, for the dissemination of global medical advances
- Acting for mother and child, the most vulnerable to infectious diseases
