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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

Our work

Just some of the things we achieved with the help of our members, ambassadors, supporters and partners.

Achievements and impact

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MRF joins taskforce to help defeat meningitis by 2030

2.8 million people affected globally each year

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


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August
15
Coroner demands action from health authorities
Following the death of Lauren Sandell
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August
13
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Please take our survey. Your feedback is very important to us
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August
6
Superhero triathlon to be hosted by Clare Balding
Open to anyone living in the UK with a disability
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July
30
Job opportunities with MRF
International Programmes Manager + Student Coordinator
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About meningitis & septicaemia

About meningitis & septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses

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Defeating meningitis by 2030

Defeating meningitis by 2030

A global plan to defeat the disease
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The Book of Experience

The Book of Experience raises awareness of the impact of the disease by enabling people to share their story and experience from a unique and personal perspective.

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Hayley Waterhouse
Bacterial meningitis Adult 25-59 England
Reagan Giles
Bacterial meningitis Baby 0-1 Scotland
Marcel Felimond
Meningococcal disease Adult 25-59 England
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