The MRF Blog

We've invested nearly £20 million into meningitis research since 1989. Now, we're looking back at our most incredible achievements so far.

Our Director of Communications explore the risk of climate change in relation to meningitis.

The 'Strengthening Patient Voices' project was launched in 2018 between MRF and CoMO.

On the eve of her retirement, our Regional Director Diane McConnell reflects on how far MRF has come.

The rash does not always appears in cases of meningitis, and the word ‘rash’ itself may be misleading. So, what actually is it?

MRF Chief Executive Vinny Smith explains how we're going to defeat meningitis by 2030.

Vaccine hesitancy is one of the biggest threats to global health. But why does it happen?

For World Antibiotic Awareness Week, MRF Chief Executive Vinny Smith discusses the threat of antibiotic resistance.

Will Storey is taking on an ultramathon all the way from Ullapool to Skye Bridge, in aid of MRF. In his own words, Will explains why he’s taking on this challenge.

The world of prosthetic limbs is changing fast. Erin Gilbert, our Community Fundraiser, looks into the latest developments aiming to improve the lives of amputees throughout the world, and explains how Meningitis Research Foundation can help those who've lost limbs to meningitis and septicaemia.

Kirstie was told her daughter had an ear infection, but her instincts told her it was something else. She explains why this year's theme for Meningitis Awareness Week is so important.

Rachel Davis, a third year student at the University of Bristol, asks why some students don't get their free MenACWY vaccine.

MRF Evidence and Policy Manager (Prevention), Claire Wright, discusses the pros and cons of making vaccination compulsory in the fight against meningitis and septicaemia

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