The World Association of Echinococcosis (AME) or Word Association of Echinococcosis (WAE) is a non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the study and disclosure of all aspects related to echinococcosis, to fight against this disease worldwide by all scientific and legal means. Its main objectives are:

– Cooperate with international organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO / WHO), the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / PAHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the Office International des Epizooties (OIE), and the different working groups on echinococcosis.

– Cooperate with governmental and non-governmental authorities in all programs related to health legislation, education, culture, scientific investigation and technical improvement in the field of echinococcosis.

– Promote the international exchange of knowledge and ideas in the field of echinococcosis and, to this end, organize a World Congress and promote other types of local, national or regional scientific meetings.