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Cases of meningitis typically rise in colder months. Be winter aware and know the signs and symptoms of deadly meningitis.

Be winter aware

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A global vision for meningitis by 2030 and an action plan to get there

Defeating meningitis by 2030

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Since the charity was founded in 1989, we have awarded 161 research grants. The total value of our investment in vital scientific research is over £19.1 million (€24.7 million)

Research

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We call for positive change as a united voice against meningitis and septicaemia, and a dedicated champion for those it affects

Advocacy and campaigning

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Powering the research, action and advocacy for

A world free from meningitis and septicaemia

Our work
Symptom Checker

Meningitis and septicaemia can kill and disable in hours.


Learn the symptoms and act fast

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Meningitis
affects more than 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
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Featured fundraiser

Virgin Money London Marathon 2021


Run for a world free from meningitis at the iconic London Marathon 2021

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The vital importance of a GBS vaccine
In a year in which innovative vaccines have been developed faster than ever before, there is something all the more tragic about a GBS vaccine that hasn’t yet made it past a laboratory after 30 years of trying despite it being a leading cause of neo-natal mortality worldwide.
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About meningitis and septicaemia

Meningitis and septicaemia are serious, life threatening illnesses


What you need to know

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Our latest meningitis stories shared

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.

Elizabeth Roberts
Type - Viral
Age group - Adult
Outcome - Recovery with after effects

"I begged him to take me to the ER."
Book of Experience
Mellodi May March
Type - Bacterial
Age group - Baby
Outcome - Bereavement

"I still hurt every day; I miss her every second of every single day."
Book of Experience
Parker Brownfield
Type - Bacterial
Age group - Toddler
Outcome - Recovery with after effects

"After 7 days of hell he finally woke."
Book of Experience
See over 650 real life stories
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.
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