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Meningitis Research Foundation and Meningitis Now have jointly issued a call to the UK Government to close the MenB protection gap affecting teenagers and young adults.

We met MPs and their teams to explain the MenB protection gap and why the Kent outbreak must lead to change.

The Kenny family and Meningitis Research Foundation are calling for the UK Government to take urgent action to improve access to MenB vaccination.

How do you get meningitis and is it contagious? Find out how bacterial and viral meningitis spread, what close contact means and what to do if you're worried.

Our priority is supporting everyone affected, or at risk, including teenagers, young adults and their families.

The grants are open to researchers based in the UK, Ireland and low- and middle-income countries.

We celebrate a year of impactful advocacy and inspiring member‑led campaigns toward defeating meningitis worldwide.

Our view on the January 2026 changes and the implications for meningococcal vaccination policy.

Now is the time for government action to defeat meningitis. With concerted action, we can save lives and protect futures.

The World Health Organization has launched a regional framework to defeat meningitis by 2030 in the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Scottish bridge is among the landmarks lit to raise awareness and in memory of those affected by meningitis.

In memory of Lucas Martin, who tragically died from bacterial meningitis in September 2023.