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
We are starting an occasional series that brings together a summary of the latest research findings. Called Researching meningitis: the latest progress.
Exploring key findings from our 2024 research report Meningitis Health Communications: Examining channels, messaging and best practice in the African Meningitis Belt.

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Journeys of Hope

Even in the darkest of moments, there is hope. People who have overcome meningitis share their inspiring stories of recovery and optimism for the future.. Explore real life stories
Amy Mcmahon's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Baby 0-1
Amy Mcmahon's story Winnii the warrior was born a perfect beautiful baby girl, I remember staring at her little face and...
Elsie Rose Diamond's full story
  • UK
  • GBS (Group B streptococcal)
  • Baby 0-1
Elsie Rose Diamond's story Elsie was born spontaneously at 27+6 weeks back in August 2020. I...
Tendai David Muranganwa's full story
  • Zimbabwe
  • Viral
  • Adult 25-59
Tendai David Muranganwa's story When I opened my eyes on 23 December 2015, with mild trepidation I knew that it was time for me to f...
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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.