Meningitis
affects more than 2.5m people globally each year
1/10 die as a result
2/10 left with an impairment like brain injury or amputation
Meningitis Progress Tracker

Meningitis Progress Tracker

We're tracking progress towards defeating meningitis by visualising the story of meningitis for the very first time
Exploring key findings from our 2024 research report Meningitis Health Communications: Examining channels, messaging and best practice in the African Meningitis Belt.

Andrea Lanfri talks about life after meningitis and his latest challenge

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Circles of support

Coping with meningitis is often a team effort. Read the experiences of families and friends who have supported their loved ones through their battle with meningitis. Explore real life stories
benjamin colin goodrich's full story
  • USA
  • Fungal
  • Adult 25-59
benjamin colin goodrich's story My son had cryptococcal meningitis, it went misdiagnosed until he had a life changing seizure in alc...
Scott Crichton's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Adult 25-59
Scott Crichton's story Boxing Day 2022, I started to feel a sudden migraine developing...
Paul Inkpen's full story
  • India
  • Viral
Paul Inkpen's story Initially, hydrocephalus...
Provide a lifeline for those in need
Provide a lifeline for those in need
£6/€7.20/$8 pays for a 30 minute call from a trained support officer.

They listen to the issues faced by someone struggling with the impact of meningitis, and provide detailed information and support.