Professionals from various fields in health attended the 10th International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases (ISPPD) this past June. The symposium was dedicated to raise awareness of the global challenges associated with pneumococci and pneumococcal diseases. It also addressed methods to improve standards associated these diseases through prevention and treatment. Check out the gallery from the 2016 ISPPD.

When: June 26, 2016 – June 30, 2016

Where: Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC), Exhibition Way, Glasgow G3 8YW, United Kingdom

PATH asked experts attending ISPPD to share why they joined the fight to end pneumonia. Take a look at the album to see what these experts said and what they believe will lead to a future free of pneumococcal diseases.