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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

Our work

MRF joins taskforce to help defeat meningitis by 2030

2.8 million people affected globally each year

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

Achievements and impact

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Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


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May
14
Reducing loss of life and risk of amputation
Scientists studying meningococcal disease
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May
14
Improving patient participation in research
Next phase of project underway
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May
03
New June date for rescheduled MRF Meningitis Symposium
Bristol event free for health professionals, scientists, other research staff and those working in public health agencies
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May
01
Medical charities collaborate to ensure research results are shared
AMRC Open Research joint publication platform launched
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About meningitis & septicaemia

About meningitis & septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses

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The Book of Experience

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

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Karen Edmunds
Bacterial meningitis Adult 25-59 England
Ella McEnery
Group C meningococcal (Men C) Baby 0-1 England
Marcel Felimond
Meningococcal disease Adult 25-59 England
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