Czech Republic

NAHLAS

www.nahlas-os.cz
Obcanské sdružení Nahlas is a non-governmental non-profit organization established in the Czech Republic in order to raise awareness about invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), its treatment, and prevention. The major goal of the organization was to advocate for free pneumococcal vaccine to all young children which has now been finally approved by the Czech government. The founders´ son survived pneumococcal meningitis mainly due to the fact that his parents were aware of the symptoms and sought medical help quickly. NAHLAS works as a centre for information exchange among those who survived IPD as well as anyone who may need them. The organization also provides counseling services for families who lost a child due to IPD or who must cope with after effects such as deafness, movement disability, etc.