Addressing the risk of global spread of Neisseria meningitidis: strategies for the forthcoming 2024 Hajj following cases in the UK, France, and the USA.

Competing Interests: We declare no conflicts of interest. All authors have an academic interest in infectious diseases with pandemic potential and globalisation of infections from mass gathering events. AZ acknowledges support from the Pan-African Network for Rapid Response, Research and Preparedness for Emerging and Re-Emerging Infections (PANDORA-ID-NET), funded by the EU-EDCTP2 - EU Horizon 2020 Framework Program. AZ is also in receipt of a UK NIHR Senior Investigator Award.