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Meningitis in your words

Whether you’ve survived meningitis, supported someone affected, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters. Your testimony can ignite action, deepen understanding and inspire strength in others around the world. Every story brings us closer to a world free from meningitis.

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2,030 voices for 2030

As 2030 approaches, we’re calling for 2,030 voices to share their meningitis experiences in support of the World Health Organization’s Global Road Map to Defeat Meningitis by 2030. We want to build the world’s largest digital collection of experiences to inspire, motivate, drive change and remind others they are never alone.
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Juttima Chinnasri's story

Model and social media influencer Juttima shares the story of losing both of her legs after contracting meningococcal septicaemia in 2018.

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Kathleen Hawkins' story

Kathleen talks about losing her legs to meningitis when she was at university, and how she's adjusted to the changes.