Meningitis Progress Tracker

See the full burden and impact of meningitis. Our tool uses up-to-date and accessible data to tell the story of the disease and how we can defeat it.

214,000

estimated meningitis deaths in 2021

43%

are children under 5

In November 2020, the World Health Assembly approved the first global plan for tackling meningitis, with the goal of defeating the disease by 2030.
This blog series explores key findings from our 2024 research report Meningitis health communications: Examining channels, messaging and best practice in the African Meningitis Belt. Conducted in partnership with UNICEF, our research investigated practices, barriers, needs and opportunities for greater awareness.

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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
Aaima's full story
  • Pakistan
  • Bacterial meningitis, Pneumococcal
  • Baby 0-1
Aaima's story Aima – The Journey of My Little Angel Aima is a sweet little angel who came into this world f...
CoMO Member
Annerine Steyn's full story
  • South Africa
  • Bacterial meningitis, Pneumococcal
  • Young Adult 20-25
Annerine Steyn's story A Brush with Death: My Meningitis Survival Story I don’t think I’ve ever fully grasped ...
Becca Heritage's full story
  • UK
  • Group B meningococcal (MenB), Meningococcal, Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Teenager
Becca Heritage's story I was nineteen years old when I became ill with meningococcal septicaemia within six weeks of starti...
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They listen to the issues faced by someone struggling with the impact of meningitis, and provide detailed information and support.