Meningitis in your words

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Mhairi shares her experience of contracting meningitis at 23 years old.

Frank was only days old when he was diagnosed with meningitis caused by group B strep. His mum, Kate, shares their family's story.

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Onaiza Fice shares the story of losing her baby son, Zain, to sepsis when he was just one month old.

Kaya was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with meningitis. Her mother, Candice Patrick, shares their family’s experience.

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ludovic shares his experience with meningitis.

Meningitis survivor Nwandieze recounts his battle with the disease and highlights the importance of early diagnosis, treatment and vaccination.

Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.

Mum of three and social media influencer Mahwish supported her young son, Ali, after he contracted meningitis.

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

Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.

Chloe describes her experience of viral meningitis, from the initial symptoms to her ongoing recovery.

Ryan shares his daughter Ava’s story after she died from meningitis at only nine months old.