In 2006, the Japan Child Meningitis Organisation (JaCMO) was established as a not-for-profit organisation by a group of concerned parents and health professionals. Their original mission was to introduce the Hib vaccine and Pneumococcal vaccine into the Japanese National Immunisation Program (NIP) and to highlight the aftereffects of meningitis and how to manage these.
After accomplishing that mission in 2013, their focus shifted. They now disseminate information about Group B Streptococcus (GBS) for infants, which causes bacterial meningitis, and information about the meningococcus and vaccination against it for children and young people, as well as providing support to those affected by meningitis and their families.
The organisation prides itself its commitment to acting to protect children from bacterial meningitis, being an independent organisation where decisions are made by its board members free from influence, and remaining clear about all decisions.
JaCMO provides support and education to patients and their families affected by meningitis and offers regular group meetings to answer parent questions and provide peer support.