Invasive NTS remains one of the most common causes of mortality
globally and decreases health equity by affecting primarily
resource-poor populations in Africa. Many key stakeholders
contribute currently to iNTS management and research, but
there is no coordinated effort to promote an iNTS agenda globally.
Learning from other successful initiatives, it will be important
to form a comprehensive disease control strategy with a
focused coordination group. Such a group could reduce the
clinical consequences of iNTS and advance the cause of disease
prevention through advocating for and pursuing a research and
public health agenda that includes improved understanding of
iNTS epidemiology, improved diagnostics, and better treatment
options in the short term in addition to the long-term development
of vaccine and nonvaccine interventions.